The DST graphs and tabulates the completed SMBG results and provides an automated analysis of results by identifying patterns and incidences of hypoglycemia, fasting/preprandial hyperglycemia, and 2-h postprandial hyperglycemia.
A pattern of recurrent hypoglycemia in this higher risk population may be expected among individuals refusing initial EMS hospital transport and similar precautions and education would be strongly recommended.
Blood glucose levels were normal, with no findings of hypoglycemia (defined as blood glucose lower than 50 mg/dl).
The manifestations of hypoglycemia evolve in a characteristic pattern.
In ADVANCE, where rates of hypoglycemia were low, a similar pattern was found (47).
Such utilization patterns are particularly concerning when combining two drugs that may synergistically increase the risks of hypoglycemia.
This diurnal pattern may account for some of the observed variation in insulin requirements and contribute to episodes of hypoglycemia in the critically ill.
The occurrence of hypoglycemia stratified by degree of hypoglycemia is shown in Figure 1.
Impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH) increases the risk of severe hypoglycemia.
