Journal Club - Is Diazoxide Use Increasing for NICU Hypoglycemia?
The Incubator Channel · 10 Mar 2026 · 14 min
Summary
Ben and Daphna review a large Journal of Perinatology cohort study from over 340 Pediatrix units on the prevalence and safety of off-label diazoxide for transient hyperinsulinism and neonatal hypoglycaemia. They discuss concurrent diuretic use, respiratory support and the risk of pulmonary hypertension, with practical reflections on when and how centres use the drug.
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