Lactase activity and measures of feeding intolerance in preterm infants given insulin or not (controls)
| Insulin group (n=8) | Control group (n=80) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are median (range) or mean (SD). | |||
| Lactase activity | 13.3 (6.7–65.4) | 6.5 (0.43–54.76) | 0.023 |
| Age at full enteral feeds (days) | 21 (6) | 31 (15) | 0.004 |
| Days to full enteral feeding | 11 (6) | 20 (16) | 0.007 |
| Mean number per infant | |||
| Gastric residuals >2 ml/kg | 22 (17) | 54 (44) | 0.001 |
| Gastric residuals >50% of previous feeding | 2.4 (3.4) | 5.2 (7.0) | 0.07 |