Dextrose infusion and boluses of 50% dextrose solution were required to maintain euglycemia. Because the patient fulfilled Whipple’s triad (symptoms of hypoglycemia, low plasma glucose and ...

Intravenous 50% dextrose solution was infused through a central line, at a rate of up to 60 ml (30 g) per hour, which reflects very high glucose use.

Reducing the rate by 50% for an hour or 2 before discontinuation ... [4] Should the current TPN solution suddenly become unavailable, 10% dextrose solution may be used in its place for tapering.