This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New born infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose value of less than 
Select and explain. 
A. 60 mg/dl, B. 50 mg/dl, C. 40 mg/dl, D. 30 mg/dl
C: 40 mg/dl
Answer: C: 40 mg/dl 
Explanation: Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose value of less than 40 mg/ dl (plasma glucose of less than 45 mg/ dl). These babies should be screened for hypoglycemia at 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hr after bih with reagent strips (dextrostix).Babies showing blood sugar value of less than 40 mg/ dl on reagent strip should be treated for hypoglycemia but should have confirmation of hypoglycemia by a lab test Appropriate for gestational age babies who are breastfeeding adequately do not require any screening for hypoglycemia.Ref: Paediatrics; O.P. Ghai; 8th edition; Page no: 179