Glucerna 62679 Unflavored 1.5cal High Calorie 1000ml RTH Tube Feeding Bottle

Specialized high-calorie nutrition with a unique carbohydrate blend 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.

^* Compared to a standard formula.

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 and polyunsaturated fatty acids, consistent with the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association guidelines.^3,4
• Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g of ALA per 1500 Cal), 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.
• Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours

For Use with Enteral Feeding Set:

• Remove the dust cover from the Abbott RTH Safety Screw Cap.
• Remove the dust cover from the safety connector on the feeding set.
• Insert the safety connector into the port on the Abbott RTH Safety Screw Cap, completely pierce foil.
• Turn the safety connector clockwise until it is securely fastened.
• Close clamp on set before inverting container.
• Invert container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
• Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang product for up to 48 hours after initial connection when clean
• technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise hang for no more than 24 hours