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.