Higher insulin infusion rate but not 24-h insulin consumption is associated with hypoglycemia in critically ill patients.

Aims: To assess the association between insulin infusion rates, and 24-h insulin consumption on hypoglycemia in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Methods: This was a retrospective case-control study, conducted at an academic institution in the United States. Adult patients admitted to the ICU receiving intravenous insulin infusions for blood glucose control were included.