Hyperglycemia during intravenous fluid therapy. A clue to the presence of diabetes mellitus.
Twenty-two patients receiving 5 per cent glucose solution intravenously during an acute illness were studied for evidence of hyperglycemia. Those in whom blood sugar rose above 100 mg per 100 ml (Folin-Wu) during intravenous therapy subsequently had impairment of carbohydrate tolerance as measured by oral glucose tolerance tests. The data collected suggested that blood sugar of 100 mg per 100 ml (Folin-Wu) or more developing in such a setting is a clue to the presence of diabetes mellitus.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition
D005947:Glucose