Evidence-Based Perioperative Care of Patients with Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices

Introduction Diabetes : Hyperglycemia Diabetes Management: CGM Devices Perioperative Nursing Education Patient Outcomes Background Adults with DM are rising in epidemic proportions worldwide. Metabolic disorder characterized by persistent changes in blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is a serum glucose level higher than 140mg/dl Postoperative variability in blood glucose levels = relative immunodeficiency. DM complicates the patient’s disease status. Detection of perioperative hyperglycemia is essential. CGMs provide real-time glucose monitoring. CGMs accuracy can be affected during surgery. Awareness of this inaccuracy is essential for making clinical decision.