Acute glycemic control in diabetics. How sweet is optimal? Pro: Sweeter is better in diabetes

Abstract Background The optimal level of glycemic control in ICU patients has been the subject of intense investigation over the last 20 years. A pivotal study (the NICE-SUGAR study) involving more than 6,000 patients has established a target between 8 and 10 mmol/l (144 to 180 mg/dl) as the current...

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Main Author: Rinaldo Bellomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0336-2