Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 3

Study of Association between Mode of Delivery and Blood Glucose Levels in Neonates

  • Author:
  • Krishnaji L. Garud1,, Ajit V. Sontakke2, Sharmishtha K. Garud3, Dhirajkumar Mane4
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 190 to 193

1Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashta (India)

2Professor and HOD, Department of Biochemistry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashta (India)

3Assistant Profrssor, Department of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashta (India)

4Statistician, Directorate of Research, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences “Deemed To Be University”, Karad, Maharashta (India)

*Corresponding author: Dr. Krishnaji L. Garud, Asst. Prof, Dept of Biochemistry, KIMS, Karad. Mob: +91-9960690609

Online published on 17 July, 2019.

Abstract

In neonates, there is not always an obvious correlation between blood glucose concentration and the classical clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia. The absence of symptoms does not indicate that glucose concentration is normal.

The study was aimed to find the effect of mode of delivery (Caesarean Section or Vaginal delivery) on glycemic status in term neonates after 24 hours from birth.

A cross-sectional study of neonates born in KIMS Hospital Karad from December 2013 to February 2015 was done. Blood samples were collected from the cord at birth and 24 hours sample collected from peripheral veins while observing all safety and aseptic precautions. A total of 462 samples were collected and all were included in the study. Descriptive statistics with respect to mode of delivery was studied. Neonates were divided into groups on the basis of mode of delivery. The relationship of BSL values with mode of delivery was evaluated statistically.

In our study mean BSL Value in (mg/dl) born by FTND was 65.18 14.06 and mean BSL in LSCS born babies was 62.23 11.84 with p value 0.015 which is statistically significant.

We found a statistically significant and relation between mode of delivery and glycemic status in newborn at 24 hours indicating that mode of delivery affects the level of blood sugar in neonates at 24 hours.

Keywords

Blood glucose levels, mode of delivery