Question
Dear patient! A 7-year-old girl had her fasting blood glucose measured at 5.96 mmol/L in the morning. Is this blood glucose level within the normal range? Thank you for your inquiry.
Answer
Pediatric diabetes refers to diabetes that develops before the age of 15 to 20. Normal fasting blood glucose levels should be less than 6.6 mmol/L, and blood glucose levels two hours after a meal should be less than 11.1 mmol/L. According to your description, your child’s fasting blood glucose level of 5.96 mmol/L does not fall within the scope of diabetes, so you can rest assured.