Nurse is caring for a preterm infant. which intervention will prepare the newborn's gastrointestinal tract to better tolerate feedings when initiated to detect rebound hypoglycemia.
Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) is low blood sugar that occurs after eating, usually within four hours. This is distinct from fasting-induced low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Because of the additional insulin, your blood glucose level falls below normal. Tumors, alcohol, surgeries , and possibly some metabolic diseases can all cause reactive hypoglycemia. It is more common in obese people.
Symptoms typically appear four hours after eating and include shakiness, dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and sweating. Severe cases can result in fainting and seizures.
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