Narayan, SAggarwal, RDeorari, A KPaul, V K2001-10-052009-05-302001-10-052009-05-302001-10-05Narayan S, Aggarwal R, Deorari AK, Paul VK. Hypoglycemia in the newborn. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2001 Oct; 68(10): 963-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/827059 references.Since a universal definition for hypoglycemia is lacking, an operational threshold for initiating therapy has been defined. Hypoglycemia is encountered in a variety of neonatal conditions including prematurity, growth retardation and maternal diabetes. Since hypoglycemia may be asymptomatic, routine screening for this condition in certain high risk situations is recommended. Supervised breast-feeding may be a treatment option in asymptomatic hypoglycemia. However, symptomatic hypoglycemia should always be treated with a continuous infusion of parenteral dextrose. Neonates needing dextrose infusion rates above 12 mg/kg/m should be investigated for refractory causes of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia has been linked to poor neuro-developmental outcome and hence aggressive screening and treatment is recommended.engBlood Glucose --analysisFemaleGlucose --therapeutic useHumansHypoglycemia --diagnosisInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfant, Premature --physiologyInfusions, Intravenous --methodsNeonatal Screening --methodsRisk FactorsJournal Article