Importance of Blood Glucose Management Before 18F-FDG PET/CT in 322 Patients with Bacteremia of Unknown Origin

Conclusion: In patients with moderate to severe hyperglycemia, 18F-FDG PET/CT was much less likely to identify the focus of infection than in normoglycemic patients. Although current guidelines recommend postponing 18F-FDG PET/CT only in cases of severe hyperglycemia with glucose levels greater than 11 mmol/L (200 mg/dL), a lower blood glucose threshold seems to be more appropriate in patients with bacteremia of unknown origin and other infectious diseases.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - August 1, 2023 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Pijl, J. P., Glaudemans, A. W. J. M., Gheysens, O., Slart, R. H. J. A., Kwee, T. C. Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research