Interpretation
Neonatal hypoglycaemia, though common, has been independently associated
with severe and long term adverse outcomes 16, 21.
Recent data has linked ACS exposure to an increased risk of ‘any mental
and behavioural disorder’ (Hazard ratio 1.47; 95%CI, 1.36-1.69) in term
born neonates 5. Despite this, hypoglycaemia has not
even been assessed in some RCTs investigating the use of ACS10, 11. A common mechanism is plausible.