How is a newborn is tested for low blood sugar - when the mom has gestational diabetes ?

Question

How is a newborn is tested for low blood sugar - when the mom has gestational diabetes ?

Answer 1

if born in a hospital, they do multiple glucose tests, normally starting with a heel prick and use a monitor just like the mom would have been already doing for herself.  if the baby is found to have blood sugar issues, then it gets more involved.  hth!

Answer 2

they can take it with their other blood tests or prick their heel to get it

Answer 3

i had gestational diabetes with my son and all they do is prick the babys heel and take a blood sample. my sons was really low after he was born and they gave him sugar water and it went up to normal.  

Answer 4

They prick the bottom of their foot like they would an adults finger.