Question
What is the normal blood sugar level for a newborn?
Answer
Newborns with shorter gestational ages are more prone to hypoglycemia, as they primarily store glycogen in the last three months of pregnancy. If the mother has diabetes, the newborn is also at a higher risk of developing hypoglycemia. Therefore, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for appropriate examination and treatment. Chronic hypoglycemia may have adverse effects on a child’s intellectual development. Guidance: Medication treatment carries certain risks, including liver and kidney damage, and some medications may contain hormones that could stimulate premature puberty in infants. It is advisable to first identify the cause of the child’s hypoglycemia and, if possible, improve the situation through dietary adjustments. Medication should only be considered when there is no other non-pharmaceutical way to resolve the issue.