Publication Date: 8/25/2004
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Question
I would like to know what the normal blood sugar level is supposed to be for children. I checked my daughter's blood sugar with my meter, and it said 100. I was wanting to find out what is high for children. This was 2 hours after she ate. There is diabetes on both sides of our family.Answer
A blood sugar of 100 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/L) two hours after eating is perfectly normal. If you are concerned, I would just watch your daughter for signs of increased thirst, increased urination, changes in growth pattern, etc.For more information about the symptoms of diabetes, please see: Symptoms. Normal blood sugar levels (which apply to children as well as non-pregnant adults) are discussed at Diagnosing Diabetes.
