What question did this study set out to answer?

To review existing literature on treatment thresholds for hypoglycaemia in well, term, asymptomatic newborns.

April 15, 2026Open Access

The Evidence Informing Hypoglycaemia Treatment Thresholds in Asymptomatic, Term, Well Newborns: A Review of Literature and Critical Appraisal of Methodological Challenges

Key Points

To review existing literature on treatment thresholds for hypoglycaemia in well, term, asymptomatic newborns.
Reviewed high-quality research on hypoglycaemia treatment thresholds.
Critically appraised methodological challenges in current studies.
Evaluated the impact of treatment on breastfeeding and bonding.
Found a lack of rigorous research to define safe treatment thresholds.
Identified potential negative impacts of treatment on breastfeeding and bonding.
Highlighted the necessity for future research to inform clinical practice.

Abstract

Published high quality research is lacking to inform a therapeutic treatment threshold for hypoglycaemia in well, term asymptomatic newborns in the first 24 hours. Current treatment may interfere with breastfeeding and bonding. Rigorous research is required to establish a safe threshold and inform future practice.

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M. Hodges

Ms Samantha Trenaman

Mary Bushell

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Journal of Human Lactation

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University of Canberra

New South Wales Department of Health

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