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IS A SUGAR LEVEL OF 244 NORMAL FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD?

[ku111]

Is this done 1-2 hours after the meal is done with no snacks or sugar in between?  When are you checking or supposed to be checking?  

[WaveRider]

An glucose level of 244 mg/dl is unhealthy, especially if you saw this first thing in morning b4 breakfast or 2-3 hours after a meal. Your 5 yo needs to be seen by a doctor  ASAP. Also, glucose is still on the rise from the foods you ate 1 hour after a meal. Testing at this time provides inaccurate results, thus the 2-3 hour wait period when glucose has plateaued in the body.

[Super_sally888]

Your child needs to be seen by a doctor immediately.  This could be Type 1 diabetes.
Untreated it can become life-threatening.  Go to the ER if you can't get to a doctor,

[toni504]

We have an appt to see the pediatric Endocrinologist but not till next mth. His sugar goes from 79 to 246 in a day never the same this is done first thing in the am before food and drink And also a couple times during the day and before bed. I have Google stuff but I can't find what is should be and when. The er told me I could bring him in but if his level was normal by the time We got there they wouldn't do anything. Diabetes runs in the family.

[Super_sally888]

Ok.

246 is never normal.  

Children's normal blood sugar levels are typically lower than those of adults.

Normal fasting levels (first thing in the morning, and also before eating a meal (assuming about 3 - 4 hours between meals) are in the range of 60 - 90.

Normal 2 hours after a meal would normally be < 100 (however, should always be < 120).

What is his typical fasting level, first thing in the morning before eating and drinking?

What is his level at 2 hours after a typical meal?

Is his weight normal for his age?  

Is he losing weight?  Is he drinking more water than usual / urinating a lot?

How does he feel and how are his energy levels.

Given his numbers I would be keeping him away from sweets and even restricting fruits.  make sure he gets protein and fats with every meal and try to keep the carbohydrates whole grain.