Can Electrol Be Given To A Diabetic Person?

Posted on Sun, 22 May 2016

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Question : Can electral be given to a diabetic for electrolyte replacement after whipples surgery. He is on Insulin and needs energy supplements to regain strenthening. Which other liquid nutrition can be given?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, electrol can be given

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM
Electrol can be given for until electrolytes are replaced. Butter milk is other best liquid that can be given as much as he want.
Thank you,
Dr Phanindra Dulipala

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