Table 1.
Characteristics of 268 Patients with Diabetes Undergoing 287 Surgical Proceduresa
| Characteristic | N (%)b |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), years | 67 (11) |
| White race | 239 (89) |
| Male sex | 170 (63) |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 31.3 (6.7) |
| DM, type 2, mean (SD) | 259 (97) |
| Preoperative medical evaluations | 192 (68) |
| Hemoglobin A1c, mean (SD) | 7.0 (1.4) |
| Outpatient DM medication | |
| Oral and insulin | 16 (6) |
| Diet | 38 (14) |
| Insulin | 60 (23) |
| Oral | 153 (57) |
| Duration of DM, mean (SD), years | 12 (12) |
| ASA level 3 | 187 (70) |
| Admitted after procedure | 219 (76) |
a
ASA, American Society of Anesthesiology; BMI, body mass index (weight in kg/height in m2); DM, diabetes mellitus.
b
Data are number (percentage) unless indicated otherwise.