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GLUCERNA 1.2 CAL 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.<sup>1</sup> 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.
<sup>1</sup> Alish C, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2010;12:419-425.
Values listed below are subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current ingredients, allergen and nutrient profile information.
List Number
Item
Market
64918
Glucerna 1.2 Cal Vanilla / 8 fl oz (237 mL) Recloseable Carton / 24 ct
Institutional-Retail
62677
Glucerna 1.2 Cal / 33.8 fl oz (1 L) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 8 ct
Institutional
62675
Glucerna 1.2 Cal / 50.7 fl oz (1.5 L) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 6 ct
Institutional
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8 fl oz (237 mL)
Nutrition Data
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Protein, g
14.2
Fat, g
14.2
Saturated Fat, g
1
Polyunsaturated Fat, g
3
Monounsaturated Fat, g
9.5
Carbohydrate, g
27
Dietary Fiber, g
3.8*
Total Sugars, g
13
Added Sugars, g
13
L-Carnitine, mg
42
Taurine, mg
32
Water, mL
191
Calories
285
Vitamins
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Inositol, mg
200
Vitamin A, mcg RAE
180†
Vitamin D, mcg
3.8
Vitamin E, mg
9.6
Vitamin K, mcg
31
Vitamin C, mg
62
Folate, mcg DFE
125
Folic Acid, mcg
75
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg
0.60
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg
0.60
Vitamin B6, mg
0.70
Vitamin B12, mcg
2.20
Niacin, mg NE
6
Choline, mg
110
Biotin, mcg
10.5
Pantothenic Acid, mg
2
Minerals
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Sodium, mg
270
Potassium, mg
380
Chloride, mg
220
Calcium, mg
190
Phosphorus, mg
190
Magnesium, mg
80
Iodine, mcg
29
Manganese, mg
0.60
Copper, mg
0.31
Zinc, mg
2.1
Iron, mg
3.5
Selenium, mcg
13
Chromium, mcg
10
Molybdenum, mcg
21
<sup>*</sup>1.4 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 2.4 g from Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>†</sup>80 mcg RAE of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.2 mg Beta-Carotene.
33.8 fl oz (1 L)
Nutrition Data
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Protein, g
60
Fat, g
60
Saturated Fat, g
4
Polyunsaturated Fat, g
12.5
Monounsaturated Fat, g
40
Carbohydrate, g
114
Dietary Fiber, g
16.1*
Total Sugars, g
55
Added Sugars, g
55
L-Carnitine, mg
177
Taurine, mg
135
Water, g
805
Calories
1200
Vitamins
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Inositol, mg
844
Vitamin A, mcg RAE
760†
Vitamin D, mcg
16
Vitamin E, mg
40.5
Vitamin K, mcg
131
Vitamin C, mg
260
Folate, mcg DFE
525
Folic Acid, mcg
315
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg
2.53
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg
2.53
Vitamin B6, mg
2.95
Vitamin B12, mcg
9.28
Niacin, mg NE
25.3
Choline, mg
460
Biotin, mcg
44.3
Pantothenic Acid, mg
8.4
Minerals
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Sodium, mg
1140
Potassium, mg
1600
Chloride, mg
930
Calcium, mg
800
Phosphorus, mg
800
Magnesium, mg
340
Iodine, mcg
122
Manganese, mg
2.53
Copper, mg
1.31
Zinc, mg
8.9
Iron, mg
14.8
Selenium, mcg
55
Chromium, mcg
42
Molybdenum, mcg
89
<sup>*</sup>6.1 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 10 g of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>†</sup>320 mcg RAE of Vitamin A activity supplied by 0.8 mg Beta-Carotene.
50.7 fl oz (1.5 L)
Nutrition Data
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Protein, g
90
Fat, g
90
Saturated Fat, g
6.5
Polyunsaturated Fat, g
19
Monounsaturated Fat, g
60
Carbohydrate, g
171
Dietary Fiber, g
24.1*
Total Sugars, g
82
Added Sugars, g
82
L-Carnitine, mg
266
Taurine, mg
203
Water, g
1210
Calories
1800
Vitamins
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Inositol, mg
1266
Vitamin A, mcg RAE
1140†
Vitamin D, mcg
24
Vitamin E, mg
60.8
Vitamin K, mcg
196
Vitamin C, mg
390
Folate, mcg DFE
790
Folic Acid, mcg
475
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg
3.80
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg
3.80
Vitamin B6, mg
4.43
Vitamin B12, mcg
13.92
Niacin, mg NE
38
Choline, mg
700
Biotin, mcg
66.5
Pantothenic Acid, mg
12.7
Minerals
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Sodium, mg
1710
Potassium, mg
2410
Chloride, mg
1390
Calcium, mg
1200
Phosphorus, mg
1200
Magnesium, mg
505
Iodine, mcg
184
Manganese, mg
3.80
Copper, mg
1.96
Zinc, mg
13.3
Iron, mg
22.2
Selenium, mcg
82
Chromium, mcg
63
Molybdenum, mcg
133
<sup>*</sup>9.1 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 15 g of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>†</sup>520 mcg RAE of Vitamin A activity supplied by 1.3 mg of Beta-Carotene.
Features
20% of calories from protein to help promote anabolism.
Glucerna 1.2 Cal contains a fat blend which 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. <sup>2,3,4</sup>
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.
At 1.2 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
Kosher.
Halal.
Gluten-free.
Suitable for lactose intolerance.
Precautions
Not for IV use.
Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
<sup>2</sup> Eckel R, et al. Circulation. 2014;129:S76-S99.
<sup>3</sup> Lichtenstein A, et al. 2021. Circulation. 2021; 144:e472–e487. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001031
<sup>4</sup> American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. Diabetes Care 2022;45 (Suppl. 1):S60–S82
Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
Shake well prior to opening.
After opening, refrigerate and consume product within 48 hours. If consuming product directly from the container, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.
Oral Feeding
May be 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.
Feed at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Ready-To-Hang Container
All medical foods, regardless of 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 container or feeding set.
Turn 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 physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to 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 dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
Close clamp on set before inverting container.
Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.
Precautions
Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
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.
Glucerna® 1.2 Cal
Glucerna® 1.2 Cal
For people with diabetes
GLUCERNA 1.2 CAL 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.<sup>1</sup> 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.
<sup>1</sup> Alish C, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2010;12:419-425.
Features
20% of calories from protein to help promote anabolism.
Glucerna 1.2 Cal contains a fat blend which 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. <sup>2,3,4</sup>
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.
At 1.2 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
Kosher.
Halal.
Gluten-free.
Suitable for lactose intolerance.
<sup>2</sup> Eckel R, et al. Circulation. 2014;129:S76-S99.
<sup>3</sup> Lichtenstein A, et al. 2021. Circulation. 2021; 144:e472–e487. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001031
<sup>4</sup> American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. Diabetes Care 2022;45 (Suppl. 1):S60–S82
Safety Precautions
Not for IV use.
Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
Availability
List Number
Item
64918
Glucerna 1.2 Cal Vanilla / 8 fl oz (237 mL) Recloseable Carton / 24 ct
62677
Glucerna 1.2 Cal / 33.8 fl oz (1 L) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 8 ct
62675
Glucerna 1.2 Cal / 50.7 fl oz (1.5 L) Ready-To-Hang Prefilled Container / 6 ct
<sup>*</sup>1.4 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 2.4 g from Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>†</sup>80 mcg RAE of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.2 mg Beta-Carotene.
<sup>*</sup>6.1 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 10 g of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>†</sup>320 mcg RAE of Vitamin A activity supplied by 0.8 mg Beta-Carotene.
<sup>*</sup>9.1 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 15 g of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
<sup>†</sup>520 mcg RAE of Vitamin A activity supplied by 1.3 mg of Beta-Carotene.
Preparation
Instructions for Use:
8 fl oz Container
Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
Shake well prior to opening.
After opening, refrigerate and consume product within 48 hours. If consuming product directly from the container, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.
Oral Feeding
May be 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.
Feed at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
Ready-To-Hang Container
All medical foods, regardless of 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 container or feeding set.
Turn 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 physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to 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 dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
Close clamp on set before inverting container.
Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.
Precautions
Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
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.
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