Which sign suggests neonatal hypoglycaemia in a newborn of a diabetic mother?
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Correct answer: Jitteriness, irritability, lethargy and cyanosis early on
Neonatal hypoglycaemia in infants of diabetic mothers may present with tremors, irritability, lethargy, and cyanosis.
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