Neonatal hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar in newborn babies, occurs when an infant's blood glucose level is below normal. Diagnostic thresholds vary internationally: in the United States, hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose level below 30 milligrams per deciliter within the first 24 hours of life and below 45 milligrams per deciliter after, though international standards differ. The newborn's age, birth weight, metabolic needs and wellness state substantially affect their blood glucose level. It is a treatable condition, but treatment depends on the underlying cause, and it can be fatal if it goes undetected. Among metabolic problems in newborns, hypoglycemia is the most prevalent.
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Body SystemThe most common cause is hyperinsulinism (a pancreatic beta-cell regulation problem); other causes include inborn errors of metabolism and adrenal insufficiency. Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVI: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVI
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
2. Wikipedia: Neonatal hypoglycemia
Causes, Hyperinsulinism
The most common cause on neonatal hypoglycemia is hyperinsulinism.
- Non-infectious classification
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