Glucerna 1.0 Cal is a reduced-carbohydrate, fiber-containing formula designed to help support glycemic control in patients with hyperglycemia. With 34.3% of total calories from carbohydrates, this specialized formula helps reduce post-feeding glucose response while supporting overall nutritional needs. It includes soy fiber to aid digestive health and provides tailored nutrition for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or those experiencing elevated glucose response. Suitable for oral or tube feeding, it can be used as supplemental or sole-source nutrition under medical supervision.
Features
- Halal, Kosher, Gluten-free.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
- Provides or exceeds 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals in 1000 Cal (1000 mL).
- Formulated with a heart- and diabetes-friendly fat blend, emphasizing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats while limiting saturated fat to support healthy lipid profiles.
Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Sodium Caseinate, Soy Fiber, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil. Less than 0.5% of: Soy Lecithin, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Inositol, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Carrageenan, Taurine, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Instructions for Use: All medical foods, regardless of the type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination.
NOTE: Failure to follow the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE increases the potential for microbial contamination and may reduce hangtime.
- Administer product at room temperature.
- THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling the container or feeding set.
- Turn the container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
- DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
- When initiating feeding, follow the physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to the patient's condition and tolerance.
- Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:
- Remove the dust cover from the RTH Safety Screw Cap.
- Remove the dust cover from the feeding set connector.
- Insert the feeding set connector into the port of the RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce the foil.
- Turn the connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
- Close the clamp on the set before inverting the container.
- Invert the container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
Precautions
- Not for IV use.
- Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
- Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of the feeding sets.
- Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang the product for up to 48 hours after initial connection when the clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise, hang for no more than 24 hours.
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