Glucerna® Therapeutic Nutrition Shake, Chocolate
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Glucerna Shake, Chocolate
Therapeutic Nutrition
- GLUCERNA THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION SHAKE has CarbSteady™, a unique blend of carbohydrates, including slowly digestible carbohydrate clinically shown to help minimize blood glucose response.1
- GLUCERNA THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION SHAKE is a good choice for patients who are trying to manage their blood glucose levels and weight.
- For patients with diabetes or hyperglycemia/abnormal glucose tolerance.
- For use as an oral supplement in conjunction with a diabetes meal plan.
- Use under medical supervision.
1 Fix BM, et al. Ann Nutr Metab 2001;45(suppl 1):277.
Features
- Consistent with American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association recommendations favoring monounsaturated fats and 4% of calories from saturated fat to help manage lipid profiles.2,3
- 3 g dietary fiber/8 fl oz.
- 1 g NutraFlora® scFOS®*/8 fl oz. scFOS are prebiotics that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
- Meets or exceeds 25% of the DV for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 8 fl oz.
- 50% of the DV for vitamins B6, B12, and folate.
- 100% of the DV for antioxidant vitamins C and E to help protect against cell damage.
- Halal.
- Kosher.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
- Gluten-free.
Precautions
- For oral use only.
- Not for sole-source nutrition.
- Not for IV use.
- Not for people with galactosemia.
* NutraFlora® and scFOS® are not registered trademarks of Abbott Laboratories.
2 Eckel R, et al. Circulation. 2013.
3 Evert A, et al. Diabetes Care. 2014;37.
Preparation
- Shake well. Serve cold.
- Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition
| Serving Size: 8 fl oz(237 mL) |
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| Amount Per Serving | % DV* | % RDI* |
| Characteristics | ||
| Nutrient Density, Cal/mL:0.93 | ||
| Protein, % Cal:18 | ||
| Fat, % Cal:35 | ||
| Carbohydrate, % Cal:47 | ||
| Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O:690 | ||
| Viscosity:Thin (Room Temperature and Chilled) | ||
| Exchanges†:1 starch, 1/2 fat, 1 reduced fat milk | ||
| Carb Choices:2 | ||
| Nutrient Data | ||
| Calories:220 | ||
| Calories from Fat:80 | ||
| Fat, g:9 | 14 | |
| Saturated Fat, g:1 | 5 | |
| Trans Fat, g:0 | ||
| Cholesterol, mg:<5 | <2 | |
| Sodium, mg:210 | 9 | |
| Potassium, mg:430 | 12 | |
| Carbohydrate, g:26 | 9 | |
| Dietary Fiber, g:3 | 12 | |
| Sugars, g:7 | ||
| Protein, g:10 | 20 | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A: | 35 | |
| Vitamin C: | 100 | |
| Vitamin D: | 25 | |
| Vitamin E: | 100 | |
| Vitamin K: | 25 | |
| Thiamin: | 25 | |
| Riboflavin: | 25 | |
| Niacin: | 25 | |
| Vitamin B6: | 50 | |
| Folate: | 50 | |
| Vitamin B12: | 50 | |
| Biotin: | 25 | |
| Pantothenic Acid: | 25 | |
| Choline: | 20 | |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium: | 25 | |
| Iron: | 25 | |
| Phosphorus: | 25 | |
| Iodine: | 25 | |
| Magnesium: | 25 | |
| Zinc: | 25 | |
| Selenium: | 25 | |
| Copper: | 25 | |
| Manganese: | 50 | |
| Chromium: | 100 | |
| Molybdenum: | 50 | |
| Chloride: | 10 | |
| * Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. | ||
| † Choose your foods. Food list for diabetes. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Diabetes Association, 2014. | ||
Ingredients
Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Concentrate, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Fructose, Glycerine, Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Soy Protein Isolate. Less than 0.5% of the Following: Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Soy Fiber, Canola Oil, Magnesium Phosphate, Artificial Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Acesulfame Potassium, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Liquid Sucralose, Niacinamide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Cupric Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Chromium Chloride, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.