The Feasibility of Cream for Treatment of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Prolact CR (cream) is a fat supplement that is derived from pasteurized human donor milk. It has been utilized in babies who are born premature in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting to improve growth while avoiding cow milk exposure. There is no literature on the use of cream as a treatment for low blood glucose levels in newborns who are at risk. It is known that fat in human colostrum plays a vital role in providing energy, substrate, and stimulates gluconeogenesis. Gluconeogenesis is the process that helps in the sustainment of blood glucose. Dextrose gel that is used to treat low blood glucose levels helps in raising the blood glucose, but does not help in sustainment. The objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the utility, feasibility, and acceptability of administering cream for the treatment of newborn low blood glucose levels in a couplet care unit. Investigat