Used as a source of energy in intravenous feeding for patients who cannot eat or drink. Commonly administered in hospitals to treat low blood sugar, dehydration, and to provide calories when the body cannot get enough from food. Also used during surgery and in recovery to maintain proper glucose levels. In some cases, it is mixed with other medications or used in diagnostic procedures. Widely utilized in medical tests such as glucose tolerance tests to assess diabetes. Serves as a priming solution in dialysis and in laboratory settings to support cell growth.