Patient's question:
Father is 51 years old this year, without high blood pressure, but he has diabetes and also dislikes eating desserts. Recently, he has been experiencing discomfort in his brain. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that he has cerebral edema and needs mannitol anesthesia. However, I was told that diabetes patients should stop using mannitol. I want to ask the doctor if it is true that diabetes patients should stop using mannitol? What should be done in the case of my father?Doctor's answer:
Patients with diabetes are not suitable for using mannitol for rescue treatment. However, if the condition requires it, mannitol can be used in conjunction with hypoglycemic drugs or increasing insulin dosage. This can help minimize the occurrence of mannitol-induced blood sugar spikes and also achieve good therapeutic effects. It is recommended that patients use mannitol under the guidance of a professional doctor, based on their condition.