Comparing Two Ways of Controlling Blood Sugar With Insulin in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is any difference between two ways of
controlling blood sugar with insulin. In patients admitted to the intensive care unit, blood
sugar levels often rise due to the stress of illness or surgery. Studies have shown that
patients do better if their blood sugar is kept normal. In order to maintain normal blood
sugar levels, the investigators often give insulin (a substance made by the body), and they
decide how much to give based on how high the blood sugar is. This study will compare two
different ways of deciding how much insulin to give and compare how well each method keeps
the blood sugar in a normal range. Both ways of controlling blood sugar are
institutionally-approved protocols and part of routine care.