Perinatal Education Programme (PEP) - Newborn Care Manual: Contents
Newborn Care Manual
Glucose control and hypoglycaemia
Unit 23
Editor-in-chief: Prof D L Woods
Editor of the Newborn Care Manual: Prof D L Woods
Members of the Editorial Board: Dr D H Greenfield, Ms H H Louw, Prof G B Theron, Prof H A van Coeverden de Groot, Prof D L Woods
Glucose control and hypoglycaemia
When you have completed this unit you should be able to:
1. Explain why the body needs glucose.
2. Define hypoglycaemia.
3. List the dangers of hypoglycaemia.
4. Diagnose hypoglycaemia.
5. Identify infants at risk of hypoglycaemia.
6. Prevent and treat hypoglycaemia.
7. Discuss the causes and management of hyperglycaemia.
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