Insulin working differently after cabg

[CabgInsulin]

Hi I've had a cabg x4.

Before surgery my diabetes was stable using both a slow release and a fast acting insulin.

Since the operation the insulin is reacting more strongly to the same foods & I can't seem get a balance without dropping - and whichever medics I ask they have no knowledge of this.

I know this is a diabetes question but I wanted to ask if anyone else had experienced this - or found their diabetes was better after cabg.

Thanks

[CabgInsulin]

Temporary ones just post op ones to prevent blood clots, keep lungs clear, & reduce leg fluid

[Heyjude31]

Hi, I am type 1 and had CABG x 4 18 months ago. What meds are you on as these can play havoc with blood glucose levels.

[CabgInsulin in reply to Heyjude31]

Full list of meds:

Slow & rapid release insulin, Aspirin, Bisoprolol, Nacsys, Clopidogrel, Dapagliflozin, Furosemide, Rabeprazole, Metformin, Venlafaxine, + liquid iron, vit D & omega 3

[Heyjude31 in reply to CabgInsulin]

Hi, I am not sure about the others but for me Clopidogrel caused me to have more hypos. I am naturally not a doctor, but I would speak to your diabetes consultant. I was on Clopidogrel for a year but then it was stopped, I believe this is normal practice after CABG. I do hope you are okay and manage to stabilise. It can be a problem but mine did settle so I hope the same for you. Take care, Judi