How is glucose monitored on preemies?

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Jacqui

Also, what kind of lancet do they use to obtain the blood sample? Do they use a particular brand usually? Also, does anyone know if it's a regular lancet used to prick fingers too, or is it a special baby heel lancet?

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They prick the baby's heel to obtain a blood sample.
Their little fingers and toes would be way too small.

I had three children in the NICU and as I have diabetes, they had to be watched very closely for low blood sugars.One required some sugar water to get her sugar up fast .

Baby could possibly be born at 34 weeks. How long are they normally in NICU? And what are biggest issues?

Ashley L

I've already had the corticosteroid for the lungs, and baby seems to be practicing breathing on a regular basis as seen on ultrasounds. However, right now it is only 3 lbs 3 oz. I'm hoping it won't have to stay in NICU for long... would love to hear other people's stories.

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well i have had 3 preemie babys! i will tell you all the stories ! the first one was very healthy he weight 5 p 10 oz no time in nicu , came home 2 day after , the 2 on was born at 33 weeks and was in nicu for 4 days no problems he was on the ruben belly lites for 2 days for jodice! he was 4 pound ans 2 oz, the last one died after his birth at 23 weeks!! if the baby has no other problems he / she should be fine but you never know , i pray it will be fine ! the nicu can be a scary place but they will tak care of you baby vary well , he /she may be on a breathing machine , a incubator depianig on how much the baby will weight, will be hooked up to lots of monitors , and will be watched vary closely!
i dont want to scary you but you should know!
the baby most likely will be fine at 34 weeks beast of luck to you

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