Table 3 Glycemic control in study groups
Bolus group (n = 23) | Infusion group (n = 22) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean blood glucose (mmol/l) | 6.4 ± 0.7 | 6.2 ± 0.7 | 0.040 |
Blood glucose variation coefficient (percentage) | 20.2 ± 6.9 | 16.5 ± 4.8 | 0.063 |
Blood glucose > 7 mmol/l (episodes per patient) | 15.7 ± 8.5 | 10.5 ± 8.6 | 0.039 |
Blood glucose > 8.3 mmol/l (episodes per patient) | 3.6 ± 3.4 | 2.6 ± 3.2 | 0.383 |
Mean insulin dose (IU/day) | 66 ± 43 | 61 ± 40 | 0.381 |
Insulin infusion adjustments (number per patient per day) | 4.7 ± 2.2 | 3.4 ± 1.9 | 0.038 |
Blood glucose < 3 mmol/l (episodes per group) | 3 (13%) | 1 (4.5%) | 0.609 |
Blood glucose < 2.2 mmol/l (episodes per group) | 0 | 0 | n.s. |