Metabolic Changes in the Infant of the Diabetic Mother

Some Aspects of Carbohydrate Metabolism in Pregnancy With Special Reference to the Energy Metabolism and Hormonal Status of the Infant of the Diabetic Woman and the Diabetogenic Effect of Pregnancy

“…These include respiratory distress with acidosis, hyperbilirubinaemia, hypoglycaemia, hypocalcaemia and abnormalities of salt and water metabolism (Farquhar, 1965a). These include respiratory distress with acidosis, hyperbilirubinaemia, hypoglycaemia, hypocalcaemia and abnormalities of salt and water metabolism (Farquhar, 1965a).…”

INFANTS OF DIABETIC MOTHERS. II.: Acid–Base and Electrolyte Balance during the First 48 Hours after Birth

“…The major part of the potassium decrease was probably related to an increased glucose uptake occurring during the continuous infusion to these infants. This assumed increase in glucose uptake could result in deposition of glycogen and potassium due to an increased insulin activity (5). Such mechanism has been proposed by Widdowsson (19), who also calculated that in rats fed on large amounts of sugar, approximately 0.25 mEq potassium was deposited with each gram glycogen.…”