Dextrose infusion and glucose disorders in people without diabetes hospitalized in general wards

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2013 Nov;102(2):e35-7. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2013.09.004. Epub 2013 Sep 16.

Abstract

We measured fasting plasma glucose (FPG) on a single day in all persons without diabetes history admitted in general wards (N=1922). After age and length of stay adjustment, dextrose infusion was associated with a 3-fold increase (p<0.001) of hospital-related hyperglycemia (FPG ≥ 7 mmol/l), highlighting the need to interpret glucose disorders cautiously.

Keywords: Dextrose infusion; Diabetes; Hyperglycemia; Inpatient.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Glucose / analysis*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Glucose / administration & dosage*
  • Glucose / adverse effects*
  • Glucose Tolerance Test
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / blood
  • Hyperglycemia / chemically induced*
  • Hyperglycemia / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Prevalence

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Glucose