[8] Administering a 5% sugar solution peri- and postoperatively usually achieves a good balance between starvation reactions and hyperglycemia caused by sympathetic activation.

In patients with fatty-acid metabolism disorder (FOD), 10% solution may be appropriate upon arrival to the emergency room.

Asian immigrants to the United States are at risk of infection if they seek intravenous glucose treatment.

It may be had at storefront clinics catering to Asian immigrants, despite having no more effect than drinking sugared water.

[9] Concentrated dextrose solutions should not be administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly, as they can cause cell death via dehydration and subsequent necrosis.