IRB Study Number 24-157
Status Recruiting
Institute Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute
Description
To assess the accuracy of the continuous glucose monitor Dexcom G7 on patients with hyperglycemia, with or without known diagnosis of diabetes, after cardiovascular surgery.
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18 years old and above
- Planned cardiothoracic surgery
- Planned admission to Cleveland Clinic Main Campus J5 or J6 or Q5 cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) post- followed by transfer to HVTI SDU
- With or without known diabetes (as 75% of patients entering the CVICU have hyperglycemia requiring intravenous insulin infusion)
- If with known diagnosis of diabetes, diabetes can be type 1, type 2, or secondary (such as due to glucocorticoids or pancreatitis
Exclusion Criteria
- Allergy to the material of the CGMS or the adhesive to be used
- Skin conditions precluding the use of the CGMS
- Pregnancy
- Other conditions that the investigators deem inappropriate for the study
- Patients receiving mechanical circulatory assist devices
