A study of hypoglycemia in infant of diabetic mothers
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
The prevalence of diabetes during pregnancy is increasing and this is associated with an increased risk of complications in both mother and fetus. The aim of this research is to study the onset hypoglycemia in infant of diabetic mothers and association of hypoglycemia with birth weight and gestational age. This was a prospective study that was conducted in Rajah Muthiah Medical College and hospital, Chidambaram in Newborn unit from March 2014 to February 2015. All infants born to diabetic mothers (IDM) during the study period were admitted to the neonatal care unit for evaluation. Data on sex, gestational age, and birth weight, mode of delivery, complications, investigations, birth injury, and length of hospital stay were recorded. Maternal data were retrieved from records. A total of 54 IDM were included in the study. 32(59.3%) infants were male, 22(40.7%) were females. Out of 54 babies, 47 was delivered by caesarian section. Only 7 were born by vaginal delivery. Out of 54 babies, hypoglycemia was seen in 27(50%) babies. Onset of hypoglycemia was within first 6 hours of life in most of the babies. Most of the infants were term (68.5%) and appropriate for gestational age (61.1%).
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S Chidambaranathan, C S Balachandran
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