Description

USAGE

GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL is a calorically dense formula that has CARBSTEADY®, including low-glycemic carbohydrates clinically shown to help minimize blood glucose response.1

• Specialized high-calorie nutrition for enhanced glycemic control compared to a standard formula.

• For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or abnormal glucose response.

• For patients with hyperglycemia/abnormal glucose tolerance resulting from metabolic stress, such as illness, trauma or infection.

• For tube or oral feeding.

• For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.

• Use under medical supervision.

FEATURES

• Contains a unique carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response and improve glycemic variability.1, 2

• 22% of calories from protein to help promote anabolism and support wound healing.

• Within the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association recommendations favoring monounsaturated fats and 4% of calories from saturated fat to help manage lipid profiles.3

• Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g alphalinolenic acid, ALA/1500 Cal), to support cardiovascular health.4

• At 1.5 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.

• Chromium picolinate, a more bioavailable form of chromium.

• Kosher, halal, gluten-free, suitable for lactose intolerance.

PRECAUTIONS

• Not for IV use.

• Not for people with galactosemia.