Diasip Diabetes Nutrition Formula

Description

Nutricia Diasip – Vanilla is a ready-to-drink, nutritionally complete Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition in individuals with diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia, or impaired glucose tolerance. It can be used as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplement under medical supervision. Intended for enteral use only, it may be consumed orally or administered via feeding tube (not for parenteral use).

Key features

• Low glycaemic index: GI = 36.
• Carbohydrate blend of isomaltulose and slowly digestible starch to support a moderated postprandial glucose response.
• 5 g dietary fibre per 200 mL (≈85:15 soluble:insoluble).
• Approximate energy distribution: Protein 19% E; Carbohydrate 44% E; Fat 32% E; Fibre 5% E.
• Fat profile with a high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids; ω6:ω3 ratio ≈4:1.
• Osmolality: ~440 mOsmol/kg H2O.
• Vanilla flavour.

Nutrition per 200 mL

• Energy: 208 kcal (≈876 kJ)
• Protein: 9.8 g (whey ≈4.8 g; soy ≈5.0 g)
• Carbohydrate: 23.0 g (sugars 16.8 g; lactose ≈7.08 g)
• Fat: 7.6 g (saturates ≈0.88 g; monounsaturates 4.4 g; polyunsaturates 2.4 g)
• Fibre: 5 g
• Water: 166 mL
• Selected minerals (per bottle): Sodium ≈100.2 mg; Potassium ≈199.2 mg; Calcium ≈107 mg; Phosphorus ≈99.2 mg; Magnesium ≈44.4 mg; Chloride ≈85.6 mg.
• Selected vitamins/trace elements (per bottle): Vitamin A 164 µg RE; D 2.4 µg; E 5 mg α-TE; K 10.6 µg; C 30 mg; B1 0.8 mg; B2 0.4 mg; Niacin 3.6 mg NE; B6 0.6 mg; B12 1.3 µg; Folate 76 µg; Pantothenic acid 1.6 mg; Biotin 13 µg; Iron 3.2 mg; Zinc 2.4 mg; Manganese 0.66 mg; Copper 360 µg; Iodine 26 µg; Selenium 15 µg; Chromium 24 µg; Choline 100 mg; Carotenoids 0.4 mg.

Ingredients and allergens

Water; isomaltulose; dietary fibres (galacto-oligosaccharides from milk, resistant dextrin, cellulose); vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); starch/tapioca starch; lactose (from milk); cow’s milk proteins (including whey protein concentrate); soy protein isolate; fish oil; vitamins, minerals and choline; stabiliser (carrageenan); sweeteners (acesulfame K, sodium saccharin); flavour (vanilla); colour (curcumin); carotenoids.

• Contains milk, soy, and fish; contains lactose (~7.08 g per bottle).
• Not suitable for patients with cow’s milk protein allergy.
• No gluten-containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten.
• Halal certified; kosher approval available in some regions.

Suitability and precautions

• For enteral use only; not for parenteral use.
• Use under medical supervision.
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia, fructosaemia, or those requiring a fibre‑free diet.
• Not suitable for infants/children under 3 years; use with caution in children aged 3–6 years.

Directions for use

• Shake well; best served chilled.
• Intake to be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Suitable for oral consumption or administration via feeding tube.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Once opened, reseal, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours.

Packaging

• 200 mL resealable plastic bottle; typically supplied as 24 bottles per carton.