Study title and authors:
Relationship of Early Hyperglycemia to Mortality in Trauma Patients
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Laird, Amanda M. MD; Miller, Preston R. MD; Kilgo, Patrick D. MS; Meredith, J. Wayne MD; Chang, Michael C. MD
The paper can be accessed at: http://www.jtrauma.com/pt/re/jtrauma/abstract.00005373-200405000-00019.htm;jsessionid=HXhN0hnJG1Dx92xZmFXv9Zlc1q9npHf74JnJvPmSzqf9PBLTn8bC!65375592!181195628!8091!-1
The paper identified that high blood sugar levels are associated with significantly higher infection and mortality rates in trauma patients.
High blood sugar levels are the result of a high carbohydrate diet. See here
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Recipe of the day
Flounder Fillet with Dill Vegetables
Ingredients:
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2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp. dill weed
2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp. dill weed
1 carrot, cut in thin strips
1 fresh tomato, diced
1 pound fresh flounder fillet
Instructions:
Heat oil in skillet over low heat. Add dill and garlic. Stir to prevent browning. Add carrots and sauté for 7 minutes. Add tomato and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Place flounder fillet in the center of a square of foil. Pour carrot-tomato mixture over the fish. Fold foil so that fish is completely enclosed. Place in baking dish and bake for 7-10 minutes in a 325F oven. Serve immediately.
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