Glycemic targets in critically ill adults: A mini-review

Table 4 Choosing lower vs higher glycemic target ranges

Glycemic target range	Considerations favoring choice of glycemic target range
Lower glycemic target range (i.e., glucose 4.5-7.8 mmol/L)	(1) Patients without DM; (2) Patients with TBI; (3) Post-surgical patients at risk of surgical site infections; (4) Availability of intensive glucose monitoring and management; (5) Strict adherence to glycemic control protocols; and (6) Strict adherence to timely glucose measurements
Higher glycemic target range (i.e., glucose 7.8-10 mmol/L)	(1) Default choice for most patients; (2) Patients with DM; (3) Lack of intensive glucose monitoring and management; (4) Less than strict adherence to glycemic control protocols; and (5) Less than strict adherence to timely glucose measurements

DM: Diabetes mellitus; TBI: Traumatic brain injury.