Glucerna® 1.5 Cal Can
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Glucerna 1.5 Cans
Specialized Nutrition for Enhanced Glycemic Control
- 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.1
- For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- For patients with hyperglycemia/abnormal glucose tolerance resulting from metabolic stress, such as illness, trauma, and infection.
- For tube or oral feeding.
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
- Use under medical supervision.
1 Alish C, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther 2010;12:419-425.
Features
- GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL contains a unique slowly digested carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response and improve glycemic variability.1,2
- 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.3
- 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.4
- 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.
1 Alish C, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther 2010;12:419-425.
2 Data on File: Study BK06 Part B. Abbott Nutrition, 2008.
3 Buse JB, et al. Circulation 2007;115;114-126.
4 Kris-Etherton PM, et al. Circulation 2002;106:2747-57.
Instructions for Use: 8-fl-oz can
- Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake well. Glucerna 1.5 Cal 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 10 Fr or larger tube. If gravity feeding, use a 12 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 | ||
| Protein, % Cal:22.0 | ||
| Fat, % Cal:45.0 | ||
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal:29.0 | ||
| Carbohydrate, % Cal:33.0 | ||
| Nutrient Density, Cal/mL:1.5 | ||
| Cal to Meet 100% RDIs:1500 | ||
| mL to Meet 100% RDIs:1000 | ||
| Total Cal:g Nitrogen:114:1 | ||
| Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen:88:1 | ||
| Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O:875 | ||
| Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L:643 | ||
| Viscosity:Thin (room temperature), Nectar-Like (chilled) | ||
| Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr):12/10 | ||
| Exchanges per 8 fl oz†:2 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat | ||
| Carb Choices:2 | ||
| Nutrient Data | ||
| Protein, g:19.6 | ||
| Fat, g:17.8 | ||
| Carbohydrate, g:31.5 | ||
| Dietary Fiber, g: 3.8‡ | ||
| L-Carnitine, mg:51 | ||
| Taurine, mg:40 | ||
| m-Inositol, mg:205 | ||
| Water, g:180 | ||
| Calories:356 | ||
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A, IU: 2060§ | 41 | |
| Vitamin D, IU:102 | 26 | |
| Vitamin E, IU:12 | 40 | |
| Vitamin K, mcg:30 | 38 | |
| Vitamin C, mg:78 | 130 | |
| Folic Acid, mcg:95 | 24 | |
| Vitamin B1, mg:0.36 | 24 | |
| Vitamin B2, mg:0.41 | 24 | |
| Vitamin B6, mg:0.48 | 24 | |
| Vitamin B12, mcg:1.5 | 25 | |
| Niacin, mg:4.8 | 24 | |
| Choline, mg:131 | Not established | |
| Biotin, mcg:75 | 25 | |
| Pantothenic Acid, mg:2.4 | 25 | |
| Beta-Carotene, mg:0.79 | Not established | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium, mg:330 | Not established | |
| Potassium, mg:600 | Not established | |
| Chloride, mg:380 | 11 | |
| Calcium, mg:240 | 24 | |
| Phosphorus, mg:240 | 24 | |
| Magnesium, mg:95 | 24 | |
| Iodine, mcg:36 | 24 | |
| Manganese, mg:0.48 | 24 | |
| Copper, mg:0.48 | 24 | |
| Zinc, mg:3.6 | 24 | |
| Iron, mg:4.3 | 24 | |
| Selenium, mcg:17 | 24 | |
| Chromium, mcg:48 | 40 | |
| Molybdenum, mcg:23 | 31 | |
| * 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. | ||
| ‡ 1.4 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 2.4 g of short-chain fructooligosaccharides. | ||
| § 1040 IU of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.79 mg of beta-carotene. | ||
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, Natural & Artificial Flavor, 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.