Glucerna Nutritional Drink Cans - Features and Benefits

Glucerna is a great-tasting, convenient meal replacement or snack for people with diabetes. Below is a list of features of Glucerna when used as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, exercise, and medical treatment (if applicable).

 Features

• Great taste
• Convenient presentation
• Slow-release carbohydrate system
• Low-SFA, high-MUFA† formulation
• Complete, balanced nutrition
• Gluten- and lactose-free
• Low-glycemic index: 26 (Glycemic Index tool)

The key to Glucerna products is their unique blends of slowly digested carbohydrates. "Slowly digested" means that sugar is not immediately broken down and absorbed into the blood, which helps avoid peaks in blood sugar. Consistently maintaining optimal blood sugar levels over time can help reduce the complications of diabetes.

• Contains 26 essential vitamins and minerals
• Kosher
• Fat blend
• Supplemented with 1.9 g of fiber and 1.13 g of FOS‡ in each 250-mL serving

Glucerna contains a modified fat blend high in monounsaturated fat. The Canadian Diabetes Association recommends consuming monounsaturated fat instead of saturated fats more often.1

How does Glucerna work?

Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to use nutrients normally. This results in high levels of glucose in the blood, which can damage tissues and cells. To control glucose levels, people with diabetes must usually follow a healthy diet (among other management techniques), but it's not always easy.

Clinical studies show that the slowly digested carbohydrate system in Glucerna provides more consistent blood glucose levels when compared to a standard medical nutritional liquid.2 The fat blend (high MUFA, low SFA)† is consistent with dietary recommendations. The complete range of vitamins and minerals supports overall good health. And Glucerna Nutritional Drink in a can is available in vanilla flavour for a convenient meal replacement or snack.

How is Glucerna different from other products?

Glucerna provides a unique, slowly digested carbohydrate system specially designed for people with diabetes. Its effectiveness in providing more consistent blood glucose levels when compared to a standard medical nutritional liquid2 has been demonstrated in a clinical study. The macro nutrient profile (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) in Glucerna is consistent with dietary recommendations. It contains a high-MUFA, low-SFA† fat blend.

Important note:  Glucerna is a healthy addition to an overall program for people with diabetes that includes a nutritious diet, exercise, weight management (if applicable) and medical treatment (if applicable).

References:
1. CDA Clinical Practice Guidelines, December 2003, S28.
2. Fix BM, Lowe W, Cockram DB, Craig LD. Effect of a liquid nutritional supplement containing a novel carbohydrate system on glucose tolerance in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Ann Nutr Metab 2001;45 (suppl 1):277.
†MUFA = monounsaturated fatty acids; SFA = saturated fatty acids.
‡ Fructooligosaccharides