Articles Vol. 67 No. 1 15/01/2026

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERGLYCEMIA IN HOSPITALIZED NEONATES AT THAI NGUYEN NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Do Thi Phuong Thao1,2, Le Thi Kim Dung1,2, Nguyen Bich Hoang3,4, Nguyen Thi Thu Minh3,4, Pham Dac Trung1,2
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University
2 Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Thái Nguyên
3 Thai Nguyen National Hospital
4 Bệnh viện Trung ương Thái Nguyên
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i1.4184
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Keywords
Hyperglycemia, neonate, associated factors.
Abstract

Objectives: To analyze factors associated with hyperglycemia in neonates hospitalized at Thai Nguyen National Hospital during 2024-2025.

Research and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 384 neonates admitted within the first 72 hours after birth. Maternal and neonatal factors were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression, with a significance threshold of p < 0.05.

Results: Among 384 neonates, 43 children (11.2%) developed hyperglycemia. Significant associated factors included invasive respiratory support (OR = 7.24; p < 0.001), hypoalbuminemia (OR = 9.58; p = 0.013), hyponatremia (OR = 3.58; p = 0.045), and glucose infusion rate ≥ 6 mg/kg/min (OR = 1.94; p = 0.038).

Conclusions: Neonatal hyperglycemia reflects metabolic disturbances in severe illness and intensive care conditions. Regular blood glucose monitoring, appropriate adjustment of glucose infusion rates, and early correction of metabolic imbalances may help prevent and improve outcomes in high-risk neonates.

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