Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Variable rate intravenous insulin infusion (VRIII) or ‘sliding scale’ is required for certain patients with diabetes to keep their blood glucose within the recommended target range during an acute illness or a period of starvation. When used in the right context this has shown to improve outcomes but can also lead to morbidity especially hypoglycaemia.Aim: Evaluate risk of hypoglycaemia in patients on VRIII with concurrent use of ba...