How many days prior to surgery do you recommend stopping SGLT2 inhibitors and when is it safe to resume therapy?
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Endocrinology · Brigham And Womens Hospital Endocrinology
SGLT2-inhibitors have been known to precipitate episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA) with glucose levels far lower than are usually seen in DKA. This has been called euglycemic DKA. SGLT-2 inhibitors cause an increase in the glucagon to insulin ratio, which promotes ketosis, as well as fluid loss ...