Abbott Glucerna 1.5 Cal Specialized Nutrition 1 Liter Case of 8

The Abbott Glucerna 1.5 Cal Specialized Nutrition 1 Liter Case of 8 is designed specifically to help adults with diabetes manage their blood glucose levels as part of an overall diabetes management plan. The products contain a unique, slowly digested carbohydrate blend to help minimize glycemic response. Glucerna cereals, bars, and shakes are available in consumer-friendly flavors at retail stores. Glucerna tube-feeding products for institutional use offer a variety of nutrition choices for supplemental or sole-source nutrition. GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL is a calorically dense formula that has CarbSteady, a unique blend of carbohydrates, including slowly digestible carbohydrate clinically shown to help minimize blood glucose response. For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and for patients with hyperglycemia/abnormal glucose tolerance resulting from metabolic stress, such as illness, trauma, and infection. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. For use under medical supervision.

Features:

• GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL contains a unique slowly digested carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response and improve glycemic variability.
• At 1.5 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
• 22% of calories from protein to promote anabolism and support wound healing.
• Includes 10 g/L of NutraFlora scFOS (2.4 g/8 fl oz).
• 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.
• 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.
• Chromium picolinate, a more bioavailable form of chromium. Chromium is an essential nutrient important for carbohydrate metabolism.
• 1500 Cal provide at least 100% of the DVs for 24 key vitamins and minerals.
• Halal
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.

Feeding sets are for single-patient use only. Use clean technique to avoid set and/or product contamination.

Precautions

• Not for IV use.
• Not for people with galactosemia.

Ingredients:

Water, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Isomaltulose, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerine, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Oat Fiber, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Carnitine, Taurine, Sodium Chloride, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Chromium Picolinate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.

Contains milk and soy ingredients.