A condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels in newborns, typically defined as blood glucose levels less than 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L).
Poor feeding, hypotonia, and tremors.
Endocrine disorders such as adrenal insufficiency or congenital hyperinsulinism, and inborn errors of metabolism affecting glucose metabolism.
Intravenous dextrose is administered if oral feeding is not possible.
Infants born to diabetic mothers may have high insulin levels, which can lead to low blood glucose levels.
Blood glucose measurement through routine screening in at-risk infants and clinical assessment of symptoms.
Inadequate glycogen stores, common in preterm or low birth weight infants, and increased metabolic demand due to conditions such as infection or respiratory distress.
Feeding with glucose-containing fluids, such as oral glucose.
Irritability, lethargy, and seizures in severe cases.
Risk assessment to identify at-risk infants and implementing early and frequent feeding protocols.
