• Can anesthesia raise blood sugar?

I am a 15 year old female. I wonder if anesthesia can raise blood sugar?

2 Answers

  • Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Houston, TX

There maybe some medications that can raise the blood sugars but not generally. The pain after the anesthesia wears off can lead to spikes in blood sugars

  • Endocronologist (Pediatric)
  • Edinburg, TX

During any physiological stress situation, like surgery, the body produces cortisol which may increase the blood sugar

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