The indications for glucose monitoring in newborns does not include poor feeding in the first 24 hours, unless the infant has other risk factors. This is based on the ABM protocol. To see the list of indications for glucose monitoring see the protocol:
https://www.bfmed.org/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/1-hypoglycemia-protocol-english.pdf
Anne
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM
Clinical Professor, Dept of Family and Community Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Director, UW Lactation Services
Medical Director, Mothers Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes
Founder and President of The Milk Mob, www.themilkmob.org
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