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World J Exp Med. Sep 20, 2024; 14(3): 96720
Published online Sep 20, 2024. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v14.i3.96720
Hypoglycaemia in screening oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy with low birth weight fetus
Nicoleta Gana, Iulia Huluta, Nicolae Gica
Nicoleta Gana, Iulia Huluta, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital Bucharest, Bucharest 099098, Romania
Iulia Huluta, Nicolae Gica, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest 098909, Romania
Author contributions: Gana N, Huluta I writing and revision; Gica N concept and supervision.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Nicolae Gica, Doctor, PhD, Chief Doctor, Director, Lecturer, Postdoc, Researcher, Science Editor, Senior Lecturer, Surgeon, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Dionisie Lupu, Bucharest 098909, Romania. gica.nicolae@umfcd.ro
Received: May 13, 2024
Revised: June 30, 2024
Accepted: July 17, 2024
Published online: September 20, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Maternal hypoglycemia's association with low birth weight is a complex and nuanced issue that has garnered attention in the medical community. Emerging studies suggest a correlation between maternal blood glucose levels and birth weights, highlighting that not only hyperglycemia, but also hypoglycemia could significantly impact neonatal outcomes.