Stress Hyperglycemia. Potential Role of Incretin Analogs

Stress Hyperglycemia in Critically Ill Patients. Potential Role of Incretin Analogs. A Preliminary Study

This is a prospective observational study to examine the levels of glucoregulatory hormones, with special focus on incretins levels, in critically ill patients with stress hyperglycemia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18 years
• Emergent ICU admission
• Written informed consent from patient or relative.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previously known type I or type II diabetes.
• Patients who received insulin or oral antidiabetic agents before ICU admission.
• Malignancies.
• Scheduled surgery
• Patients receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition.
• Inability to obtain informed consent.