Blood glucose between 2.0 and 2.5
This is generally considered to be acceptable providing the baby is feeding well and is assymptomatic. Advice would include an increase in the frequency of feeding and a repeat BM stix measurement after two or three hours.
If the blood glucose remains less than 2.5 mmol per litre then tube feeding or intravenous may be indicated.
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