Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
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