Patient's question:
Baby has diarrhea, breast milk is not enough to eat, afraid the baby can't keep up with nutrition, can I add glucose to the water?Doctor's answer:
Hello, glucose is the most basic energy source for the human body and is essential for maintaining life. However, excessive intake of glucose should also be avoided. On one hand, consuming too much glucose can burden the pancreas and increase the risk of developing diabetes in the future. On the other hand, excessive glucose intake may lead to obesity. It is recommended that you can feed your baby sugar water 3 to 5 times a day, but do not add sugar to all the water.The normal weight of a baby is generally (age in months × 2), for example, if the baby is 5 months old, then his normal weight is 7 kg. So, please check if your baby's current weight is close to the standard weight. If it is similar, your baby is not malnourished, and you do not need to give her additional glucose water.