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Checking Blood Glucose of Newborn Babies

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Print Code
WP85-1934
Language
English
Creator
Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group

Glucose is a type of sugar. It is your baby’s most important source of energy. This pamphlet answers common questions you may have about your baby's blood glucose checks. Topics include why your baby may need glucose checks, how these checks are done, normal blood glucose levels, and preventing and treating low blood glucose levels.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-1966
Surveillance de la glycémie chez les nouveau-nés

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