Arri London wrote:

> *Nodding* Yes I was subjected tiny amounts of insulin every day while
> asurgical inpatient. Since no one suggested seeing an endocrinologist I
> assumed that diabetes wasn't an issue. Also had low blood sodium but
> that's apparently to the vast amount of IV fluids administered pre- and
> post-surgery. Had to promise to put more salt on my food to escape the
> nasty salt tablets.

Yeah. Serum sodium levels are an indication of fluid load. Too much
fluid on board dilutes the sodium present, and the treatment is actually
fluid restriction.