Impact of tight glucose control on circulating 3-hydroxybutyrate in critically ill patients

Impact of tight glucose control on circulating 3-hydroxybutyrate in critically ill patients

Abstract Background Recent evidence suggests a potentially protective effect of increasing ketone body availability via accepting low macronutrient intake early after onset of critical illness. The impact of blood glucose control with insulin on circulating ketones is unclear. Whereas lowering blood...

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Main Authors: Jan Gunst, Astrid De Bruyn, Michael P. Casaer, Sarah Vander Perre, Lies Langouche, Greet Van den Berghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Tight glucose control
Hyperglycemia
Insulin
Critical illness
Ketogenesis
Ketone body
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03772-6

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