A 12 hour old male child of a diabetic mother is brought to you with seizures, which of the following is the least likely cause?
Correct Answer: Hypermagnesemia
Description: It is possible for babies of diabetic mothers to suffer from hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia & hypomagnesemia resulting in seizure. The exact mechanism of hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia is not clear. Ref: Karla Philip, 3rd Edition, Page 296
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