THE NEUROLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS OF NEONATAL HYPOGLYCEMIA: A FOLLOW-UP OF 22 CASES.

Twenty-two infants in whom hypoglycemia (blood sugar less than 20 mg./100 ml.) was noted during the first few days of life were followed up when eight to 30 months of age.

Hypoglycemia associated with symptoms in the newborn period.

Hypoglycemia in the neonatal period is a well-recognized phenomenon, but many authors have commented upon the infrequent association of symptoms attributable to it. Six infants were seen who appeared normal at birth but who, between 24 and 72, hours of age, developed apnea, irritability, lethargy, muscular twitchings and convulsions. Blood sugar concentrations of 10 mg.