What is the normal blood sugar level for newborns?

The normal blood sugar value for adults is different from that for newborns. For newborn babies, blood sugar is a very important indicator. Nurses will ask family members to take the baby to have its blood sugar tested. So, what is the normal blood sugar value for a newborn? Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the normal blood sugar values ​​for newborns, I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

The normal blood sugar value for newborns is generally 3.9~6.1 mmol/L. Whole blood blood sugar less than 2.2 mmol/L is hypoglycemia, and higher than 7.0 mmol/L is hyperglycemia. Blood oxygen saturation ranges from 85 to 100%.

1. After a newborn is born, the blood sugar concentration will naturally decrease and then increase, and many newborns with hypoglycemia do not have any symptoms or signs, so blood sugar should be tested after birth, and high-risk infants need to have their blood sugar tested repeatedly. Because hypoglycemia can cause brain damage, blood sugar levels in newborns should generally be maintained at a normal to high level.

2. The blood oxygen saturation of newborns is above 85%, and the normal blood oxygen saturation of newborns is around 95%.

3. The diagnostic criteria for neonatal diabetes are stricter than those for adults. Normal blood glucose levels in newborns: fasting blood glucose <7.2 mmol/L (130 mg/dL) and <7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after oral glucose.

4. A diagnosis can only be made if the patient has typical symptoms of diabetes and his blood sugar level is 11.1 millimol/L (200 mg/dL) at any time of the day, or his fasting blood sugar level is ≥7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) not only once, but his blood sugar level is ≥11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) 2 hours after taking sugar and from fasting to 2 hours.

5. Diagnostic criteria for impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in newborns: fasting blood glucose ≤ 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL), blood glucose > 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after taking sugar, or even blood glucose > 11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) 2 hours after taking sugar and from fasting time to 2 hours, all of which are considered impaired glucose tolerance.

The above is the normal range of blood sugar for newborns. If your child's blood sugar index is too high or too low, you should pay attention. If you don't understand, you can ask a doctor or nurse. Don't feed your child anything without permission. For more content, you can follow the editor at any time. The editor will continue to contribute sincerely to everyone.