Monitoring the incidence, duration and distribution of hyperglycaemia in very-low-birth-weight newborns and identifying associated factors.

Objectives Hyperglycaemia is a common metabolic disorder in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The objective is to describe the incidence, duration, episodes and distribution of hyperglycaemia during the first 7 days of life of VLBW infants. Methods This is a prospective cohort study of 60 newborns weighing <1,500 g.

Monitoring the Frequency and Duration of Hypoglycemia in Preterm Infants and Identifying Associated Factors.

Hypoglycemia is common in very low birth weight neonates and may have adverse effects. Sixty preterm infants were monitored using continuous glucose monitoring (CGMS) and capillary techniques during the first week of life. Hypoglycemia was defined as glucose ≤47 mg/dL (≤2.