Glucerna® 1.5 Cal, Ready-to-Hang / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle, Specialized Nutrition for Enhanced Glycemic Control, is a high calorie/high protein specialized liquid medical food with a unique carbohydrate blend for enhanced glycemic control. For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or with hyperglycemia/abnormal glucose tolerance resulting from metabolic stress, such as illness, trauma, and infection. For tube or oral feeding, for supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision. Features:
• GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL contains a unique slowly digested carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response.1,2
• At 1.5 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
• Has chromium picolinate to help support glucose levels.
• Caloric distribution - protein, 22%; fat, 45%; carbohydrate, 33%.
• 22% of calories from protein to promote anabolism and support wound healing.
• Provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1000 mL).
• 3% of total calories from saturated fatty acids and rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (29% of total calories), consistent with the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association guidelines.3
• Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g of ALA per 1500 Cal), consistent with American Heart Association reported levels to support cardiovascular health.4
• Includes 10 g/L of NutraFlora® scFOS® (2.4 g/8 fl oz).
• Halal.
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free; suitable for lactose intolerance.
Precautions:
• Not for patients with galactosemia.
• For enteral use only.
• Not for IV use.
• GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL contains a unique slowly digested carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response.1,2
• At 1.5 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
• Has chromium picolinate to help support glucose levels.
• Caloric distribution - protein, 22%; fat, 45%; carbohydrate, 33%.
• 22% of calories from protein to promote anabolism and support wound healing.
• Provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1000 mL).
• 3% of total calories from saturated fatty acids and rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (29% of total calories), consistent with the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association guidelines.3
• Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g of ALA per 1500 Cal), consistent with American Heart Association reported levels to support cardiovascular health.4
• Includes 10 g/L of NutraFlora® scFOS® (2.4 g/8 fl oz).
• Halal.
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free; suitable for lactose intolerance.
Precautions:
• Not for patients with galactosemia.
• For enteral use only.
• Not for IV use.