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Measurement of C-Peptide Level in The Umbilical Cord of Infants of Diabetic Mothers and Its Relationship to The Risk of Hypoglycemia

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Background: Infants born to diabetic mothers face an increased risk of hypoglycemia, necessitating reliable predictive markers for early intervention. This study aimed to measure C-Peptide in umbilical cord blood, to determine whether it can be used as a predictor of hypoglycemia in infants of diabetic mothers. Methods: A total of 50 infants born to diabetic mothers were studied, with 25 experiencing hypoglycemia and 25 remaining normoglycemic. Detailed histories, comprehensive examinations, and multi-level investigations were conducted, including C-peptide measurement from umbilical cord blood and monitoring of glucose levels postnatally. Results: In the hypoglycemic group, mean cord C-peptide levels were significantly higher (5.2 ± 0.55 ng/ml) compared to the normoglycemic group (1.71 ± 0.62 ng/ml). A significant negative correlation was found between cord C-peptide levels and the incidence of hypoglycemia. Additionally, a positive correlation existed between cord C-peptide levels and birth weight. The sensitivity of cord C-peptide in predicting hypoglycemia was 90%, with a specificity of 88% and a cut-off value of 4.2. Conclusion: Cord C-peptide levels in infants of diabetic mothers show promise as a predictive biomarker for hypoglycemia, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity.

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10.21608/bmfj.2023.253583.1972

Keywords

infants, Diabetic Mothers, Cord C-peptide, Hypoglycemia, predictive marker

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Alrawhaa

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Abo Amer

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Professor of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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aaabouamer@yahoo.com

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Effat

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Asar

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Hussein

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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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effat_hussein@yahoo.com

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First Name

Maha

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Rashwan

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Tahir

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Lecturer of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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maha.rashwan@fmed.bu.edu.eg

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Benha

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First Name

Asmaa

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Ali

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Aidy

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(M.B.B.Ch, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University)

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asmaaaidy22@gmail.com

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41

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46687

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2024-03-01

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2023-12-06

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2024-03-01

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34

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42

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1110-208X

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2357-0016

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787

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Benha Medical Journal

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Measurement of C-Peptide Level in The Umbilical Cord of Infants of Diabetic Mothers and Its Relationship to The Risk of Hypoglycemia

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