Description
- GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL is a calorically dense formula that has CARBSTEADY®, including low-glycemic carbohydrates clinically shown to help minimize blood glucose response
- Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g alpha-linolenic acid, ALA/1500 Cal), to support cardiovascular health)
- At 1.5 Cal/mL, nutritional needs can be met with less volume
- Contains a carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response and improve glycemic variability
- 1500 calories provide at least 100% of the 1995 RDIs for 28 vitamins and minerals
- Chromium picolinate, a more bioavailable form of chromium
- 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
- Suitable for lactose intolerance
- Specialized high-calorie nutrition for enhanced glycemic control compared to high glycemic carbohydrates
- For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or abnormal glucose response
- For tube or oral feeding
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition
- Use under medical supervision
- Kosher, halal, gluten-free, suitable for lactose intolerance