Neonatal Hypoglycemia
About the disease & condition
Low blood sugar levels in newborns requiring prompt management.
Known symptoms
- Jitteriness
- Poor feeding
- Seizures
- Lethargy
Known causes
- Maternal diabetes
- Prematurity
- Low birth weight
- Delayed feeding
Care
- Early feeding
- IV glucose when needed
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Ongoing evaluation
