Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
Glucose is specifically for babies who don't like drinking water. Water is bland at first, so they might not like it, so adding a little glucose can help the baby accept drinking water better. However, it doesn't need to be used excessively, as the main thing is to drink water. Glucose mainly has a diuretic effect. When giving babies glucose water, the main concern is that they won't drink water, so adding a bit of sweetness is just for that purpose.