What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia in the newborn?
Symptoms of hypoglycemia may not be obvious in newborn babies. The following are the most common symptoms of hypoglycemia. However, each baby may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • jitteriness • cyanosis (blue coloring) • apnea (stopping breathing) • hypothermia (low body temperature) • poor body tone • poor feeding • lethargy • seizures The symptoms of hypoglycemia may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your baby’s physician for a diagnosis.
