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What is the primary source of glucose for the fetus?
What is the primary source of glucose for the fetus?
What can symptomatic neonatal hypoglycemia lead to?
What can symptomatic neonatal hypoglycemia lead to?
What can cause hypoglycemia in infants?
What can cause hypoglycemia in infants?
What are glycogen storage disorders and galactosemia?
What are glycogen storage disorders and galactosemia?
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What can be done to avoid hypoglycemia in infants?
What can be done to avoid hypoglycemia in infants?
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Who has a higher incidence of hypoglycemia, late preterm infants or term infants?
Who has a higher incidence of hypoglycemia, late preterm infants or term infants?
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What do counter-regulatory hormones do at birth?
What do counter-regulatory hormones do at birth?
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Study Notes
- Glucose catabolism is important for newborns and the brain.
- Transplacental transport of glucose is the sole source for the fetus.
- Counter-regulatory hormones suppress insulin activity at birth.
- Symptomatic neonatal hypoglycemia can lead to brain abnormalities.
- Premature and mature neonates may experience transient hypoglycemia.
- Various conditions can lead to hypoglycemia in infants, including gestational diabetes and congenital hyperinsulinemia.
- Glycogen storage disorders and galactosemia are uncommon but can cause hypoglycemia and other symptoms.
- Infants may require nutritional supplementation to avoid hypoglycemia.
- Late preterm infants have a higher incidence of hypoglycemia than term infants.
- Hypoglycemia can be treated with glucose formulations and reducing intake of lactose in galactosemia.
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Test your knowledge on neonatal hypoglycemia with this informative quiz! From the importance of glucose catabolism to various conditions that can cause hypoglycemia in infants, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the symptoms and potential consequences of neonatal hypoglycemia, as well as the different treatment options available. Keywords include: neonatal hypoglycemia, glucose catabolism, counter-regulatory hormones, glycogen storage disorders, galactose
