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Postoperative Glycemic Variability In Diabetic And Non Diabetic Patients, Boris Mraovic, Md, Brian Hipszer, Md, Zvi Grunwald, Md, David Gratch, Do, Charles J. Yeo, Md, Jennifer Lessin, Rn, Kathleen O'Malley, Rn, Angela Gulino, Md, Peter Simpson, Meng, Jeffrey Joseph
Postoperative Glycemic Variability In Diabetic And Non Diabetic Patients, Boris Mraovic, Md, Brian Hipszer, Md, Zvi Grunwald, Md, David Gratch, Do, Charles J. Yeo, Md, Jennifer Lessin, Rn, Kathleen O'Malley, Rn, Angela Gulino, Md, Peter Simpson, Meng, Jeffrey Joseph
David Gratch, DO
Objectives: Glycemic variability increases oxidative stress and may trigger the inflammation and coagulation cascades. Variability may be associated with increase morbidity and mortality in ICU patients. We analyzed glycemic variability after major surgery in diabetic (DM) and non-diabetic (NDM) patients using an automated intravenous blood glucose monitor (IVBG).