“Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?”

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“Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?”

I have type 2 diabetes. Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?

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**Dr. Valdone E. Knepa** Anesthesiologist TENAFLY, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Valdone E. Knepa Anesthesiologist TENAFLY, NJ

Local anesthesia is generally safe for people with diabetes.

**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

Generally yes, but depends on the good control of your diabetes.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, the FS has to be controlled below level 200 though.

**Dr. Steven Siegal** Surgeon Kissimmee, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steven Siegal Surgeon Kissimmee, FL

Yes

**Dr. Stephen Reinitz** Anesthesiologist Curtis Bay, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Reinitz Anesthesiologist Curtis Bay, MD

Yes, there is no problem with the wind direction diabetics. No more than the average person.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Yes.