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Hypoglycemia in small-for-dates newborn infants

R de Leeuw, I J de Vries

    Pediatrics
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, affects 24% of small-for-dates infants in the first six hours of life. This is linked to disturbed lipid mobilization and increased glucose utilization, raising hypoglycemia risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Small-for-dates infants are at higher risk for metabolic complications.
    • Asymptomatic hypoglycemia can occur in newborns and requires careful monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and metabolic characteristics of asymptomatic hypoglycemia in small-for-dates infants.
    • To explore the relationship between lipid metabolism and glucose regulation in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Assessed 76 small-for-dates infants for hypoglycemia within the first six hours of life.
    • Measured cord blood glucose levels.
    • Evaluated glucose disappearance rate and lipid mobilization in hypoglycemic and normoglycemic infants.

    Main Results:

    • 24% (18/76) of small-for-dates infants exhibited significant asymptomatic hypoglycemia.
    • Hypoglycemic infants had lower cord blood glucose and elevated glucose disappearance rates.
    • Disturbed lipid mobilization was observed in hypoglycemic infants.

    Conclusions:

    • Asymptomatic hypoglycemia is common in small-for-dates infants.
    • Impaired lipid mobilization may contribute to increased glucose expenditure and hypoglycemia risk.
    • Early identification and management of metabolic disturbances are crucial for small-for-dates newborns.

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