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Babies Hypoglycemia. Glucose is needed to help an infant's brain grow normally. These low glucose levels can impair the growth process and cause brain cells to.

Hypoglycemia in newborns
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It refers to low blood sugar (glucose) in the first few days after birth. A baby is at risk if they have a mother with diabetes, is preterm, or is large. Causes babies need blood sugar (glucose) for energy.

Hypoglycemia in newborns

Causes babies need blood sugar (glucose) for energy. The hypoglycemia incidence and the relative risk factors for the affected preterm infants were assessed. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Yet, a clear definition of neonatal hypoglycemia is lacking.