Diabetes and hair transplants.

[Jerome]

Can people with pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes still have a procedure performed what is the concerns with these type of patients will the grafts still grow in if someone has this .

[Bronamath123]

I'm a type 2 diabetic and have had 4 transplants with no issues. My results aren't exactly what I expected, but I have received no indication that its due to being diabetic.

[FluffyPanda]

Depends how bad the diabetes is. A1c of 6.5% and receiving treatment? Probably fine. a1c of 18% and refusing any insulin? Definitely a lot higher risk for wound healing where a surgeon may not be comfortable doing this procedure.

[Bucky O Hair]

Diabetes is a comorbidity, and comorbidities do affect surgical outcomes.

But it all depends on how poorly controlled your diabetes situation is.  It can negatively affect tissue and neurological healing, but if it is your only comorbidity and it's well controlled then it shouldn't be a significant issue.  I think it becomes an issue if you're a 30-year smoker, diabetic, are obese, etc.  

 

[duckling]

8 hours ago, Bucky O Hair said:

Diabetes is a comorbidity, and comorbidities do affect surgical outcomes.

But it all depends on how poorly controlled your diabetes situation is.  It can negatively affect tissue and neurological healing, but if it is your only comorbidity and it's well controlled then it shouldn't be a significant issue.  I think it becomes an issue if you're a 30-year smoker, diabetic, are obese, etc.  

 

+1

if you have diabetes then probably get it in control first. then proceed with surgery planning.

[Fue3361]

Pre-diabetic, or Type 2, you're best off trying to get that sorted out via diet first, before undergoing a HT.  This can easily affect the outcome of a HT due to poorer blood circulation, which can lead to lower yield.  It also makes it more dangerous to dense pack, and chances of necrosis go up (again, due to poorer bloodflow).

With that out of the way... Can a HT be done while diabetic?  Yeah sure, absolutely.  Many have done it.