Abstract
Intensive glucose control with a target blood glucose 4.5–6.0 mmol/L increases the risk of death at 90 days (number needed to harm (NNH)=38) and severe hypoglycaemia (NNH=16).
Level of evidence: 1+ (RCT with a low risk of bias)
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Intensive glucose control with a target blood glucose 4.5–6.0 mmol/L increases the risk of death at 90 days (number needed to harm (NNH)=38) and severe hypoglycaemia (NNH=16).
Level of evidence: 1+ (RCT with a low risk of bias)