pain med roulette

every spin has a T1D catch

Your surgeon prescribed pain meds. But nobody asked about your CGM. Spin the wheel and find out what each medication does to your diabetes — before you're on the operating table.

"The house always wins. But at least you can count the cards."

your pain med cheat sheet for surgery

print this. screenshot this. bring it to your surgeon.

the conversation starter

"What CGM do I wear, and does it handle acetaminophen interference?"
"Will I receive IV acetaminophen during surgery?"
"If prescribed opioids: can we plan overnight fingerstick checks?"
"If on a closed-loop pump: should I switch to manual mode post-op?"
"Pack your fingerstick meter and strips — they don't lie when your CGM might."

from Better Together Diabetes | bettertogetherdiabetes.com

pain med roulette

spin the wheel

your pain med cheat sheet for surgery

the conversation starter