©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Diabetes. Mar 15, 2017; 8(3): 89-96
Published online Mar 15, 2017. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v8.i3.89
Published online Mar 15, 2017. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v8.i3.89
Table 1 Factors leading to hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in critically ill patients
| Hyperglycemia[65] | Hypoglycemia[66] |
| Release of stress hormones (glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol, and TNF-α) | Severe sepsis |
| Certain medications (exogenous glucocorticoids, vasopressors, lithium, and β-blockers) | Trauma |
| Overfeeding | DM |
| Intravenous dextrose | Prior insulin treatment |
| Parenteral nutrition | Prior glucocorticoid treatment |
| Persistent bed rest | Cardiovascular failure |
| Increased insulin resistance (DM type 2) | Intensive glucose control |
| Deficient insulin secretion (DM type 1) |
- Citation: Silva-Perez LJ, Benitez-Lopez MA, Varon J, Surani S. Management of critically ill patients with diabetes. World J Diabetes 2017; 8(3): 89-96
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v8/i3/89.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v8.i3.89