Condition
Low Blood Sugar in Newborns
Low blood sugar in the first days after birth, more common in babies who are premature, large, small or born to mothers with diabetes.
Also called: neonatal hypoglycemia
Who Can Help with Low Blood Sugar in Newborns?
- Neonatologists
A pediatrician who cares for newborns who are premature or seriously ill, usually in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about low blood sugar in newborns and what is right for you.