Research Article

Maximal Glycemic Difference, the Possible Strongest Glycemic Variability Parameter to Predict Mortality in ICU Patients

Table 3

Independent factors correlated with ICU mortality.

VariablesOdds ratio95% confidence interval value

Male0.490.27–0.880.02
APACHE-II score1.101.04–1.17<0.001
Insulin administration, yes2.891.16–7.240.02
Maximal blood glucose difference (MGD)1.021.01–1.03<0.001