Patients with high short-term glucose levels could be at increased risk of bloodstream infections, according to a study presented at the 51st ICAAC conference in Chicago.
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Using 14,913 discharge records, researchers assessed the impact of short-term and long-term glucose levels on healthcare-association bloodstream infections. Results of their analysis showed a positive correlation between short-term glucose levels of more than 110 mg/dL and increased risk of bloodstream infections. In addition, hypoglycemia and hemoglobin A1c levels were not linked to risk of bloodstream infections.Related Articles on Bloodstream Infections:
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