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September 10, 2025Journal of Neonatal SurgeryOpen Access

Frequency of Hypoglycemia in Preterm Newborns

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SNShowkat Ul NabiSKSandhiya KumariHGHidayat Gul

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Overview

Observational study identifies key maternal and neonatal risk factors for hypoglycemia in preterm newborns, suggesting improvements in neonatal care.

Key Points

  • Hypoglycemia was found in 34.6% of preterm infants, indicating a significant health risk.
  • Low gestational age (<32 weeks) and low birth weight (<1500 grams) are critical risk factors associated with hypoglycemia.
  • Maternal conditions like diabetes and hypertension were significantly linked to the occurrence of hypoglycemia.
  • Antenatal corticosteroids appear to offer a protective effect against hypoglycemia in preterm newborns.

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Nabi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d64782601https://doi.org/10.63682/jns.v13i1.9064
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