Glucerna Diabetes Nutrition Powder

Description

What it is and who it’s for

• Diabetes-specific oral nutrition powder for adults with diabetes, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance
• Food for Special Medical Purposes; use under medical supervision
• For supplemental nutrition only; not to be used as a sole source of nutrition
• Not appropriate for treating hypoglycaemia
• Not for parenteral use; not for use in galactosaemia; not intended for children unless advised by a healthcare professional

Key formulation features

• Slow-release carbohydrate blend (e.g., sucromalt, isomaltulose) to support steadier glucose release and help minimise post‑meal glucose spikes when used as part of a lifestyle plan
• Contains myo‑inositol
• 28 essential vitamins and minerals
• Unique fat blend with monounsaturated and plant-based omega‑3 fatty acids to support heart health
• Enriched with prebiotic fibre (FOS); soluble and insoluble fibre for digestive health
• Immune-support nutrients (antioxidants; contains zinc and iron)
• Low lactose (≤2 g/100 g powder)
• No detectable gluten at ≤5 ppm, but contains oats
• Suitable for vegetarians; Halal; Kosher

Energy and glycaemic profile

• Energy density (standard dilution): 0.96 kcal/mL
• Glycaemic index (prepared with water): Vanilla 35; Chocolate 29

Nutrition at standard dilution (per 100 mL)

• Energy 404 kJ (96 kcal); Protein 4.29 g; Fat 3.67 g (Saturated 0.42 g)
• Carbohydrate: Vanilla 11.02 g (Sugars 2.37 g); Chocolate 10.66 g (Sugars 2.30 g)
• Dietary fibre: Vanilla 1.65 g (incl. FOS 0.45 g); Chocolate 2.01 g (incl. FOS 0.45 g)
• Selected minerals: Sodium 89–102 mg; Potassium 156–174 mg; Calcium 94 mg; Phosphorus 71 mg; Magnesium 25.1–30.8 mg; Iron 0.89–1.14 mg; Zinc 1.26–1.32 mg; Chromium 16.7–20.6 mcg; Selenium 6.6 mcg
• Vitamins (per 100 mL): Vit A 70 mcg RE; D 2.75 mcg; E 2.2 mg α‑TE; K 8.4 mcg; C 9 mg; Folate 34 mcg; B1 0.17 mg; B2 0.20 mg; B6 0.26 mg; B12 0.35 mcg; Niacin 2.02 mg NE; Pantothenic acid 0.81 mg; Biotin 4 mcg
• Other components: Inositol 337.9 mg; Choline 42 mg; Taurine 8.4 mg; L‑carnitine 7.3 mg

Format, flavours, and pack size

• Powder; 850 g tin
• Flavours: Vanilla and Chocolate

Preparation and handling

• Standard serving (~237 mL): Add 5 level scoops (~52.1 g) to 200 mL water; stir well. Consume promptly or cover/refrigerate and use within 24 hours
• Standard reconstitution: 220 g powder made up to 1 L with water

Solute/tonicity (standard dilution)

• Renal solute load: 360 mOsm/L; Osmolarity: 384 mOsm/L; Osmolality: 455 mOsm/kg H2O

Ingredients

Vanilla

Maltodextrin; vegetable oils (high oleic sunflower oil, soy oil); calcium caseinate; sucromalt; isolated soy protein; maltitol; milk protein concentrate; minerals (potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate, calcium carbonate, potassium citrate, sodium phosphate, sodium chloride, magnesium phosphate, sodium citrate, potassium hydroxide, zinc sulphate, ferrous sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite); fructose; fructo‑oligosaccharides (FOS); isomaltulose; myo‑inositol; oat fibre; flavouring; carboxymethyl cellulose; emulsifier (322); stabiliser (415); vitamins (choline chloride, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, niacinamide, calcium d‑pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin chloride hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, phylloquinone, d‑biotin, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin); taurine; L‑carnitine; mixed tocopherols

Chocolate

As Vanilla, plus cocoa powder; mineral profile differs as noted above

Allergens and dietary information

• Contains: soy, milk, oats
• Free from: egg, fish, peanuts/tree nuts, meat, sesame seed, shellfish, alcohol, lupin
• Low lactose; no detectable gluten at ≤5 ppm but contains oats

Storage

• Store unopened product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Additional suitability and usage notes

• Appropriate for people with type 1 diabetes; monitor glucose and consult a healthcare professional
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare professional and consider total vitamin/mineral intake from all sources