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Glycemic variability is complex - is glucose complexity variable?

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Observational studies show an independent association between increased glycemic variability and higher mortality in critically ill patients. Minimization of glycemic variability is therefore suggested as a new target of glycemic control, which may require very frequent or almost continuous monitoring of glucose levels. Brunner and colleagues show the use of real-time subcutaneous continuous glucose monitoring does not decrease glycemic variability. Continuous glucose monitoring, however, may reveal changes in glucose complexity, which may be of interest since both increased and decreased glucose complexity is associated with higher mortality in the critically ill.

Source: Critical Care

DOI: 10.1186/cc11834

Authors: Roosmarijn TM van Hooijdonk, Ameen Abu-Hanna, Marcus J Schultz

Institutions: Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,190