What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia in infants?
Signs and symptoms may be mild and not easily seen. Newborns may not have any symptoms at all. Signs and symptoms may include: • Breathing stops for short periods of time. • Blue or purple skin color. • Low body temperature. • Not eating well. • Seizures. • Sluggish or drowsy. How is hypoglycemia during infancy diagnosed? • Health history: Caregivers will ask you questions about your infant’s symptoms and family health history. They may ask you about the amount of time between your infant’s last meal and the start of his symptoms. They may also ask you if any other children in your family have a history of hypoglycemia. • Fasting test: Caregivers watch your infant closely during a period of time in which your infant does not eat. This test is done to cause hypoglycemia to occur. When hypoglycemia occurs, caregivers will do tests to find out what is causing it. • Blood and urine tests: Testing your infant’s blood and urine my help caregivers find the cause of his hypoglycemia. • Other t
