Understanding high blood sugar levels in surgery patients
Perioperative Stress Hyperglycemia in General and Vascular Surgery Patients
This study is looking at why some people have higher blood sugar levels during and after surgery, even if they don't have diabetes, and it aims to find ways to help patients recover better by understanding how stress affects their blood sugar.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10839901 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the phenomenon of stress hyperglycemia, which occurs when patients experience elevated blood sugar levels during and after surgery, even if they have no prior history of diabetes. The study aims to identify clinical and metabolic factors that contribute to this condition by monitoring patients' insulin responses and levels of inflammatory markers. By using continuous glucose monitoring and point-of-care testing, researchers will track blood sugar fluctuations and their relationship to surgical complications. The ultimate goal is to improve patient outcomes by better understanding how stress affects blood sugar regulation in surgical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing general or vascular surgery who are at risk for developing high blood sugar levels.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo surgery or those with well-controlled diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of blood sugar levels in surgical patients, reducing complications and enhancing recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that understanding stress-related blood sugar changes can lead to better surgical outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Georgia M — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Davis, Georgia M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.