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Is Sugar Level 53 In Kid A Cause For Concern?
My son who just turned 4 years old is always constantly wanting water. My mom thinks he has diabetes so tonight we were at a family friends house and checked his sugar levels with our friends diabetes kit. His number results were at a 53. Is that normal?
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Hi,
Welcome To Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health.
The method which you used to check your child’s sugar level that was for random blood sugar. As it is 53, it is very less than normal range of random blood sugar. So, it is called hypoglycemia and it is little bit a dangerous condition.
In hypoglycemia, child cannot live in normal condition. But, according to your question, I feel that your child would be normal at your friend’s home after getting the number 53 in glucometer. So, I think that glucometer might be doubtful and is not showing proper result. So, immediately consult your pediatrician to check blood sugar level in the body of your child and also tell him about this result of glucometer of 53 number without doing wait even for a day.
After doing all these things, I hope your child will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.
Take Care,
Thank You.
From:- Dr. Nupur Shah
Welcome To Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health.
The method which you used to check your child’s sugar level that was for random blood sugar. As it is 53, it is very less than normal range of random blood sugar. So, it is called hypoglycemia and it is little bit a dangerous condition.
In hypoglycemia, child cannot live in normal condition. But, according to your question, I feel that your child would be normal at your friend’s home after getting the number 53 in glucometer. So, I think that glucometer might be doubtful and is not showing proper result. So, immediately consult your pediatrician to check blood sugar level in the body of your child and also tell him about this result of glucometer of 53 number without doing wait even for a day.
After doing all these things, I hope your child will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.
Take Care,
Thank You.
From:- Dr. Nupur Shah
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