Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Colorectal Cancer

Hyperglycemia commonly occurs during surgery due to a reaction to metabolic stress and trauma. It has been shown that improper glycemia control leads to impaired wound healing and a higher risk of other postoperative complications. The primary aim of our project is to assess the feasibility of the use of continuous glucose monitoring in measuring blood glucose levels in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. The secondary aim is to analyze changes in perioperative blood glucose levels to understand the effects of stress and intraoperative interventions on the blood glucose level. The tertiary goal is to assess the predictive value of hyperglycemia for surgical site infection.