Glucerna® 1.0 Cal
HCPCS Code: B4154
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Glucerna 1 Cal Cans
Specialized nutrition with fiber for abnormal glucose tolerance
- GLUCERNA 1.0 CAL is a reduced-carbohydrate, modified-fat, fiber-containing formula clinically shown to blunt blood-glucose response in patients with abnormal glucose tolerance.1,2,3 GLUCERNA 1.0 CAL provides only 34.3% of total calories as carbohydrate. This helps minimize glycemic response. The formulation includes soy fiber to help maintain normal bowel function.
- For patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- For patients with abnormal glucose tolerance resulting from metabolic stress, such as illness, trauma, or infection.
- For supplemental or total nutrition.
- For tube feeding.
- 8-fl-oz cans with mild vanilla flavor can be used orally as well as for tube feeding.
- Use under medical supervision.
1 Peters AL et al. Am J Med 1989;87:178-182.
2 Peters AL, Davidson MB. JPEN 1992;16;69-74.
3 McCargar LJ et al. Mol Cell Biochem 1998;188:81-89.
2 Peters AL, Davidson MB. JPEN 1992;16;69-74.
3 McCargar LJ et al. Mol Cell Biochem 1998;188:81-89.
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.4
- Meets or exceeds 100% of RDIs for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1420 Cal (1420 mL).
- 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.
Preparation
- Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake well. Glucerna 1.0 is ready to use
- Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
- Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
Oral Feeding:
- May by used for total or supplemental nutrition.
- May be fed at room temperature or chilled.
Tube Feeding:
- Follow physician's instructions.
- Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
- If pump feeding, use an 8 Fr or larger tube. If gravity feeding, use a 10 Fr or larger tube.
- Administer product at room temperature.
- Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
- Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Nutrition
| Serving Size: 8 fl oz(237 mL) |
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| Amount Per Serving | % DV | % RDI* |
| Characteristics | ||
| Nutrient Density, Cal/mL:1.0 | ||
| Protein, % Cal:16.7 | ||
| Fat, % Cal:49.0 | ||
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal:34.7 | ||
| Carbohydrate, % Cal:34.3 | ||
| Cal to Meet 100% RDIs:1420 | ||
| mL to Meet 100% RDIs:1420 | ||
| Total Cal:g Nitrogen:150:1 | ||
| Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen:125:1 | ||
| Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O:355 | ||
| Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L:360 | ||
| Viscosity:Thin (Room Temperature and Chilled) | ||
| Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr):10/8 | ||
| Exchanges†:1½ Starch, 1 Lean Meat, 2 Fat | ||
| Carb Choices:1½ | ||
| Nutrient Data | ||
| Protein, g:9.9 | ||
| Fat, g:12.9 | ||
| Carbohydrate, g:22.8 | ||
| Dietary Fiber, g: 3.4‡ | ||
| Taurine, mg:25 | ||
| L-Carnitine, mg:34 | ||
| m-Inositol, mg:200 | ||
| Water, g/mL/cc:202 | ||
| Calories:237 | ||
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A, IU: 1500§ | 30 | |
| Vitamin D, IU:67 | 17 | |
| Vitamin E, IU:7.5 | 25 | |
| Vitamin K, mcg:14 | 17 | |
| Vitamin C, mg:50 | 83 | |
| Folic Acid, mcg:100 | 25 | |
| Vitamin B1, mg:0.38 | 25 | |
| Vitamin B2, mg:0.43 | 25 | |
| Vitamin B6, mg:0.50 | 25 | |
| Vitamin B12, mcg:1.5 | 25 | |
| Niacin, mg:5.0 | 25 | |
| Choline, mg:100 | Not established | |
| Biotin, mcg:75 | 25 | |
| Pantothenic Acid, mg:2.5 | 25 | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium, mg:220 | Not established | |
| Potassium, mg:370 | Not established | |
| Chloride, mg:340 | 10 | |
| Calcium, mg:170 | 17 | |
| Phosphorus, mg:170 | 17 | |
| Magnesium, mg:67 | 17 | |
| Iodine, mcg:25 | 17 | |
| Manganese, mg:0.84 | 42 | |
| Copper, mg:0.34 | 17 | |
| Zinc, mg:3.8 | 25 | |
| Iron, mg:3.0 | 17 | |
| Selenium, mcg:12 | 17 | |
| Chromium, mcg:20 | 17 | |
| Molybdenum, mcg:25 | 33 | |
| * RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age. | ||
| † Exchange Lists for Diabetes. Alexandria, Va, and Chicago: American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association, 2008. | ||
| ‡ 3.4 g of total dietary fiber from soy fiber. | ||
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§ 660 IU of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.50 mg of beta-carotene. |
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Ingredients
Water, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Soy Fiber, Fructose, Canola Oil, Soy Lecithin, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Potassium Citrate, m-Inositol, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.