Characteristic | Value |
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Male (n [%]) | 34 (68%) |
Age (years; median [IQR]) | 66 (54 to 73) |
BMI (median [IQR])a | 25.5 (22.3 to 29.1) |
Underweight (BMI <18.5 kg/m2; n [%]) | 4 (8%) |
Overweight but not obese (BMI 25 to 30 kg/m2; n [%]) | 19 (38%) |
Obese (BMI >30 kg/m2; n [%]) | 6 (12%) |
Patients taking drugs influencing glycaemia (n [%])b | 36 (72%) |
Parenteral nutrition for all or part of admission (n [%]) | 9 (18%) |
Enteral nutrition for all or part of admission (n [%]) | 43 (86%) |
Glucose 50% infusion for all or part of admission (n [%]) | 42 (84%) |
APACHE II score (first 24 hours; median [IQR])c | 23 (17–29) |
SAPS II score (first 24 hours; median [IQR])d | 47 (35–64) |
History of diabetes (n [%]) | 6 (12%) |
Treated with insulin (n [%]) | 1 (2%) |
Treated with oral agents (n [%]) | 4 (8%) |
Diet controlled (n [%]) | 2 (4%) |