Intraoperative Dexamethasone and Its Effect on Hyperglycemia

Effect of Pre-Operative Dexamethasone Dose on the Post-Operative Management of Blood Sugar in Diabetic Patients

To study the effect of intra-operative dexamethasone on the management of post-operative blood sugar in diabetic patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• documented history of Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus
• scheduled for surgery that requires patients to be admitted for at least 24 hours post-surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients on steroid therapy
• Pregnant women
• Patients at low risk for nausea/vomiting