What is a normal blood sugar level for a slight 8yo child?!
Question: My boy 27kg and thin, had a blood sugar test today, and it came back at 7.5mmol.
Is this a normal level for a child? I know it is on the high end for an adult, but can't find anything on what is normal for a child.
Is it high enough to have him tested for diabetes?
Answers: My boy 27kg and thin, had a blood sugar test today, and it came back at 7.5mmol.
Is this a normal level for a child? I know it is on the high end for an adult, but can't find anything on what is normal for a child.
Is it high enough to have him tested for diabetes?
It depends when the test was done. Normal level after an 8 hour fast is less than 5.5 mmoles, however in a normal individual it will rise to as high as 7.9mmoles 2 hours after eating.
This is a question for your GP. How did you get the test done and receive the results without some sort of medical interpretation and advice?