Does Hypoglycemia in Large-Born Infants Lead to Death?

Question

An infant weighing 4.5 kilograms at birth was diagnosed as a large-born infant and exhibited symptoms of hypoglycemia. Parents are concerned whether this condition poses a threat to the baby’s life.

Answer

For large-born infants experiencing hypoglycemia, the primary measure is to initiate feeding as soon as possible, including providing breast milk or sugar water immediately after birth. If hypoglycemia is not controlled and treated promptly, it may lead to worsened conditions, and long-term persistence could result in neurological sequelae such as delayed intellectual development. Some large-born infants may also experience low blood calcium and jaundice simultaneously with hypoglycemia. Therefore, sufficient attention should be given to the hypoglycemia in large-born infants, and appropriate treatment measures should be taken to avoid potential health risks.