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What are the risks of type 1 diabetic with a jejunostomy tube!?
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Analyse risk/benefit: Could be a benefit, it depends on the whole clinical picture. Jejunostomy tubes typically are for feeding when the patient needs nutrition. With diabetes, Insulin will be needed. So the same risk comes with any feeding; how much Insulin to cover? Your dietician and doc will be able to help you with this. You may need a long acting Insulin if you are feeding over night. Be well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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