Sugar gap may reveal hidden metabolism clues in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT07251764
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at 140 critically ill patients to see if the difference between their blood sugar and the sugar in their body tissues could help doctors understand their metabolism and predict their recovery. The researchers wanted to find a simpler, less invasive way to monitor metabolism than current methods. They measured this "glucose gap" and checked how it related to patient outcomes like survival and organ function.
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Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China
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