Hidden diabetes worsens ICU outcomes, study finds

NCT ID NCT07261865

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at over 4,000 ICU patients to find out how many have undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes. Researchers used a blood test (HbA1c) to check blood sugar control and tracked whether these conditions led to more organ failure or death. The goal is to better understand the true impact of hidden blood sugar problems in critically ill patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better identify and manage hidden diabetes in ICU patients, potentially improving survival and reducing organ damage.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all ICUs or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CRITICAL ILLNESS DIABETES (DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Frisius MC

Leeuwarden, Provincie Friesland, 8934AD, Netherlands
University Medical Center Groningen

Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713GZ, Netherlands

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