Glucosafe 2-A new tool for nutritional management and insulin-therapy in the intensive care unit: Randomized controlled study (the Glucosafe 2 protocol).

Abstract

Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can experience significant fluctuations in blood glucose levels, even if they do not have a history of diabetes. Such variations may arise from multiple causes and are part of the adaptative stress-response to critical illness. To support their nutritional needs, these patients might also need parenteral feeding. Glucose and metabolic fluctuations can lead to serious consequences, including increased infection rates, loss in protein and muscle m