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Babies Glucose Levels. It refers to low blood sugar (glucose) in the first few days after birth. You must not be logged in:

Postnatal Glucose Homeostasis in LatePreterm and Term Infants American Academy of Pediatrics
Postnatal Glucose Homeostasis in LatePreterm and Term Infants American Academy of Pediatrics from pediatrics.aappublications.org

Hyperglycemia in infant is a very common abnormality seen in the metabolism of prematurely born and critically ill newborn children hyperglycemia is defined as the presence of high levels of glucose (sugar) in blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. Any glucose level less than 25 mg/dl in a baby with severe symptoms requires immediate iv fluid therapy.

Postnatal Glucose Homeostasis in LatePreterm and Term Infants American Academy of Pediatrics

According to yale school of medicine, a normal blood sugar for a child without diabetes should fall within the following ranges: Why is low blood glucose dangerous to babies? Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. Your doctor will help you figure out what levels are right.