What is the effect of the presence of hyperglycemia in the immediate postoperative period?

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The presence of hyperglycemia in the immediate postoperative period increases the risk for infection in both diabetic and nondiabetic patients.The higher the serum glucose,the greater is the potential for infection in both patient groups.
Hyperglycemia has been shown to inhibit the body's ability to fight infection.Immediate postoperative glucose control also has been correlated with a reduction in surgical infection.

What Is the Effect of the Presence of Hyperglycemia in the Immediate