There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the nutrient composition of EN has an impact on mortality in critically ill patients with diabetes.  Further research is needed.

Grade V
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Grade I - good; Grade II - fair; Grade III - limited; Grade IV - expert opinion; Grade V: not assignable

There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the nutrient composition of EN has an impact on infectious complications in critically ill patients with diabetes.  Further research is needed.

Grade V
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Grade I - good; Grade II - fair; Grade III - limited; Grade IV - expert opinion; Grade V: not assignable

There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the nutrient composition of EN has an impact on LOS in critically ill patients with diabetes.  Further research is needed.

Grade V
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Grade I - good; Grade II - fair; Grade III - limited; Grade IV - expert opinion; Grade V: not assignable

There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the nutrient composition of EN has an impact on days of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients with diabetes. Further research is needed.

Grade V
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Grade I - good; Grade II - fair; Grade III - limited; Grade IV - expert opinion; Grade V: not assignable

There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the nutrient composition of EN has an impact on cost of medical care in critically ill patients with diabetes.  Further research is needed.

Grade V
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Grade I - good; Grade II - fair; Grade III - limited; Grade IV - expert opinion; Grade V: not assignable