What is the ideal blood glucose target range for a 3 year old? How many hours are referred to when talking about fasting blood glucose?

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I wasn't given much information when he was set up with the Dexcom. I was simply told to give him a snack or juice when he reaches 3.3 blood sugar (so when the Dexcom app beeps). The endocrinologist and I should talk again around December 14. Until then, unfortunately, I find it hard not to interpret the data that is displayed on the app! Thanks for your responses :)

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Good evening ma'am, Fasting blood glucose is what you record once a day, in the morning (or after at least 8 hours without eating, which is rare in the day). As far as the target for a 3-year-old, it is usually the same as for an adult. Is that the information that the endocrinologist had given you? That's nice! Indeed, it's best to wait until the endocrinologist explains more specifically what the targets are for your child. In the meantime, continue to make sure his blood sugar doesn't drop below 3.3 :) Happy day! Julien Verreault-Berthelot, pharmacy student Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist