A Sweeter Start Workshop: Next Steps in Glucose Gel Implementation

Shaeequa Dasnadi, MD, FAAP, is leading a two-part workshop on how to strengthen your hospital’s approach to use of glucose gel, to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and decrease NICU admits. Building on her top-rated presentation from the 2025 CHAMPS National Virtual Conference, Dr. Dasnadi is offering hands-on strategies and insights into use of glucose gel and the hypoglycemia policies from the Sweet Solutions project. This will cover formulation, indications, and administration in the newborn period, along with staff and family education strategies, compliance monitoring, and tools to support successful implementation at your institution.

Check out the recording of session 1, held on December 8, 2025. Dr. Dasnadi discussed operationalizing the work – lessons learned, staff training approaches, and pivotal lessons from her successful pilot implementation.

• Barriers and Strategies for Implementation
• Article: Dextrose gel for neonatal hypoglycaemia (the Sugar Babies Study): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
• Glucose Gel Administration Video
• Glucose Gel Project Data Collection Tool
• Key Driver Diagram Blank Template and Sample
• Newborn Hypoglycemia Algorithm
• Patient Level Data Tool
• Sample 30-60-90 Day Action Plan
• Sample Education Agenda for Nursing
• Sample Implementation Checklist
• Sweet-Cheeks Info Sheet for Parents
• Article: Three is Better Than Two: Dose-related Efficacy of Dextrose Gel for Neonatal Hypoglycemia in At-Risk Infants, a Quality Improvement Initiative

Check out the Q&A session here.

Shaeequa Dasnadi, MD, FAAP, is an accomplished neonatologist, educator, and clinical leader with over a decade of experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Medical Director of Neonatal and Newborn Services at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, she has been instrumental in expanding neonatal care, developing quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring the next generation of physicians.

Reach out to your CHAMPS Coach or TAG or champs.breastfeed@gmail.com with questions!