Insulin infusions were underutilized and were often not started until capillary blood glucose concentrations were greater than 350 mg/dL for 12 or more hours. When orders for an insulin infusion ...

[18] In a retrospective study conducted by Rosmarin et al., [19] 48.6% of subjects who received TPN dextrose infusion at rates of >5 mg/ kg/min exhibited hyperglycemia, whereas none of the ...

Managing blood sugar isn’t just about avoiding highs—lows can be just as dangerous. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is when ...