Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ16-HNKH Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 2 02/10/2025

12. PREVALENCE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE DISORDERS IN NEONATES WEIGHING LESS THAN 2500 GRAMS ADMITTED TO THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 2

Nguyen Thi Hong Tham1, Nguyen Thi Hien1, Tran Thi Thuy Ha1, Nguyen Huu Khanh1, Le Ngoc Hong Van1
1 Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 2
Corresponding author: nguyenhongtham141289@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD16.3324
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Keywords
blood glucose disorder, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, low birth weight, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Abstract

Objective: Blood glucose disorders, including hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, are common metabolic complications in low birth weight neonates. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of glucose disorders in neonates under 2500g admitted to the Neonatal ICU at Children’s Hospital 2, and explore clinical associations.

Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to September 2024 on neonates weighing < 2500g admitted to the NICU. Capillary blood glucose was measured at admission and every 2 hours if abnormal. Clinical and epidemiological data were collected and analyzed.

Results: Among 142 neonates, 37 (26%) had glucose disorders: 10 (7%) hypoglycemia and 27 (19%) hyperglycemia. The median time for normalization was 2 hours. No statistically significant association was found with clinical or epidemiological factors.

Conclusion: Blood glucose disorders, especially hyperglycemia, are common in low birth weight neonates upon admission. Early glucose screening plays an essential role in timely diagnosis and treatment.

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