Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Neonatal hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels in newborns, a condition that can occur within the first few days of life.It is most commonly seen in infants born to mothers with diabetes, preterm infants, or those with intrauterine growth restriction. The developing brain is highly...

• Neonatal hypoglycemia, characterized by low blood sugar in newborns, lacks a universally accepted definition. While a blood glucose level below 40 mg/dL often warrants intervention, clinical significance hinges on individual risk factors, signs, and metabolic adaptation, with no specific threshold definitively causing brain damage. Infants at higher risk include preterm babies, those large or small for gestational age, those born to diabetic mothers, and those experiencing perinatal stress.