Table 2.
Table 2 Characteristics of Subjects on an IV Insulin Infusion ≥24 hours
| Characteristic | Pre (n = 37) | Post (n = 69) | p-value ∗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex- no. (%) | 14 (38) | 46 (67) | 0.004 |
| Age in years (mean ± SD) | 61 ± 12 | 60 ± 13 | 0.79 |
| Body Mass Index- (kg/m2) mean ± SD | 30 ± 10 | 30 ± 12 | 0.88 |
| Reason for SICU admission - # (%) | 0.78 | ||
| CT surgery | 14 (38) | 33 (48) | |
| GI surgery | 8 (22) | 12 (17) | |
| Transplantation | 5 (14) | 11 (16) | |
| Head and neck surgery | 2 (5) | 3 (4) | |
| Other | 8 (22) | 10 (14) | |
| History of diabetes- # (%) | 16 (43) | 21 (30) | 0.187 |
| Treated with insulin | 6 (40) | 12 (57) | |
| Treated with oral agent | 7 (47) | 6 (29) | |
| Treated with diet | 2 (13) | 3 (14) |
∗ p-values determined by Student’s t-test, chi-square test, or Fisher’s exact test, as appropriate.
CT = cardiothoracic, GI = gastrointestinal.