Question 12 · LEK · Surgical risk assessment
In the event of a planned surgery in people with diabetes, the surgery should be postponed (if possible) if the HbA₁c level exceeds:
- A. 7.5%.
- B. 8.0%.
- C. 8.5%.
- D. 9.0%.
- E. 9.5%.
Hint
Recall the HbA1c threshold in Polish perioperative diabetes recommendations above which elective surgery should be deferred.
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