‌Dextrose is a type of sugar that is very similar to blood sugar. It is often used in processed and prepackaged foods. ‌Dextrose is a type of sugar that usually comes from corn or wheat. It is almost ...

A single dose of dextrose gel, rubbed inside a newborn's mouth an hour after birth, can lower their risk of developing neonatal hypoglycaemia, according to a randomized study. The study, designed to ...

This titrate-up and taper-down controversy stems from concerns regarding the potential for hyperglycemia upon initiation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and for hypoglycemia upon discontinuation.