Causes And Management Of Abnormally Elevated Blood Glucose Concentrations In The Critically Ill
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$430,770.00
Summary
Increased glucose concentrations occur commonly in ICU patients and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. There is a need to improve the understanding of the causes underlying so-called 'critical illness induced hyperglycaemia' as well as new therapies to reduce blood glucose in this group. The proposed studies will focus on the potential role of incretin hormones, which have the capacity to stimulate insulin without increasing the risk of abnormally low blood glucose levels.
Patient Safety And Therapeutic Implications Of A New Glucose Lowering Agent For Type 2 Diabetes And High Blood Glucose States In The Critically Ill
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,193.00
Summary
Dr Mark Plummer is a young intensive care trainee and scientist whose research activities are clinically based and relate primarily to the therapeutic implications of novel blood glucose lowering agents in diabetes and critical illness. He also has an interest into the effects of critical illness on upper gastrointestinal function. The results of these studies are expected to lead to safer drug regimens to control high blood sugar levels for diabetics in the community as well as in the intensive ....Dr Mark Plummer is a young intensive care trainee and scientist whose research activities are clinically based and relate primarily to the therapeutic implications of novel blood glucose lowering agents in diabetes and critical illness. He also has an interest into the effects of critical illness on upper gastrointestinal function. The results of these studies are expected to lead to safer drug regimens to control high blood sugar levels for diabetics in the community as well as in the intensive care unit.Read moreRead less