Prevention and management of neonatal hypoglycemia Section: LEARNING TO TEACH How to quote Valverde Melero B, Martín Castillo M. Prevención y manejo de la hipoglucemia neonatal. Educare21 2012; 10(10). [En línea] [fecha de acceso: 1 de diciembre de 2012]. URL disponible en: http://www.enfermeria21.com/publicaciones/educare/ Authors1Beatriz Valverde Melero, 2Myriam Martín Castillo Position 1Profesora colaboradora en la Unidad Docente de Matronas. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.2Enfermera Especialista en Obstetricia y Ginecología. Matrona. Colaboradora docente de la Universidad San Jorge de Zaragoza. Contact email: bibi_valmel@hotmail.com Abstract Breastfeeding is the best food for the newborn, from the early days with colostrum and even when initiating the introduction of food. The problem lies in the early days of the newborn when, for various reasons, the colostrum provided is not enough for the baby and there is a suspected neonatal hypoglycaemia. Today hypoglycemia remains a clinical problem in the neonate and there is a lot of controversy both in diagnosis and clinical management. Our goal in this review is to present new evidence on the management of neonatal hypoglycemia to promote exclusive breastfeeding and avoid the systematic use of artificial formulas. Keywords: breastfeeding; glucose; hypoglycemianeonates Versión en Español Título: Prevención y manejo de la hipoglucemia neonatal