Glucerna 1.2 Cal RTH Oral Supplement is a calorically dense formula with CarbSteady, a specialized blend of low glycemic and slowly digestible carbohydrates, clinically shown to help minimize blood glucose response compared to a standard 1.2 Cal formula in patients with type 2 diabetes.1 GLUCERNA 1.2 CAL Has CarbSteady which includes low glycemic carbohydrates for enhanced glycemic management compared to high glycemic carbohydrates. Specialized nutrition for enhanced glycemic management compared to a standard formula. For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or elevated glucose response. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.

Features.

• Halal.
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
• 20% of calories from protein to help promote anabolism.
• At 1.2 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
• Provides an excellent source (570 mg ALA/8 fl oz) of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (35% of the 1.6 g DV for ALA) to support cardiovascular health.
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal contains a fat blend that is within the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association recommendations favoring monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and limiting saturated fat to help manage lipid profiles.

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Caseinate, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Corn Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Isomaltulose, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Sucromalt, Glycerin, Milk Protein Concentrate. Less than 0.5% of: Soluble Corn Fiber, Oat Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Soy Fiber, Magnesium Phosphate, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Inositol, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Calcium Phosphate, L-Carnitine, Taurine, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, 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.

Precaution

• Not for IV use.
• Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
• Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of feeding sets.
• Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang the product for up to 48 hours after the initial connection when the clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise, hang for no more than 24 hours.

Preparation: Ready-To-Hang Container

All liquid 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 reduces 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 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 set before inverting the container.
• Invert the container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container. Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of feeding sets.