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PET/CT FDG Scan for Patients with Diabetes - 06/2023

PET/CT FDG Scan for Patients with Diabetes
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Abstract

This handout gives special instructions for patients with diabetes who are having an FDG PET scan done. Included are how to do a "practice run" before the actual procedure, and then instructions on how to manage fasting and taking insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents for the night before and day of the scan.

Author
Radiology/Imaging Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2008
Revision Date
06/2023
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin
Patient Care Procedures and Instructions
PET/CT Scan (positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan)
Radiology
Languages
Chinese
English
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Record ID
3514