melanoma and diabetes

Hi,i was diagnosed with melanoma on wednesday and have appointment next week with plastic surgeon to discuss surgery and lymph node biopsy.My concern is that im battling with high blood sugar readings as i have type 2 diabete,i have been told by a family member that they will not operate if my sugars are high.Has anyone else with diabetes faced problems?

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    Hi Rachy,

    I have type 2 Diabetes too and have been told this in the past. I have also been told the same about high blood pressure. However, so far I haven’t had any surgery cancelled as a result of high blood sugar or hypertension. This will usually be sorted out at your pre-med, but you could also discuss this with your plastic surgeon next week.

    I hope that you won’t suffer any delays and that it won’t be long until you can get your melanoma removed.

    All the best,

    Jolamine xx