In an acute critical setting, performing a standard follow-up or treatment approach in patients is a very important factor affecting survival of the patients. Standardization of approaches ensures that all members of the team perform the follow-up and treatment with the same approach for each patient or clinical situation. Especially in the intensive care unit, glycemic follow-up protocols can prevent any medical errors or delays in difficult-to-manage processes. The purpose of this review article is to provide literature on the importance of using glycemic management protocols by intensive care unit patients.