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32. Frequency of Hypoglycemia in Neonates a Cross-Sectional Study
Rabiha Manzoor, Qurat ul Ain Ali, Misbah Kokab Shafique and
Bushra Mushtaq
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the frequency of hypoglycemia in neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad from 05- Jan 2021 to 05-July 2021.
Materials and Methods: Laboratory data, including blood glucose levels, were collected. Risk factors and signs of hypoglycemia were documented. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0.
Results: The study included neonates with a mean age of 15.49±7.85 days. Of the patients, 46.76% were male and 53.24% were female. The mean gestational age at birth was 37.38±2.21 weeks. The mean glucose level at presentation was 76.63±22.55 mg/dl. Hypoglycemia was observed in 18.98% of patients, while 81.02% had normal glycemic levels. Risk factors included infants of diabetic mothers (51.22%), large for gestational age (9.76%), postdates birth (4.88%), premature birth (24.39%), and small for gestational age (9.76%).
Conclusion: Although the frequency of hypoglycemia was not high, attention should be given to its management. Infants of diabetic mothers are at higher risk, necessitating increased care and surveillance after birth.
Key Words: Neonates, hypoglycemia, glycemic level, infants of diabetic mother, large for gestational age, small for gestational age, prematurity, postdates.