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More Info Specialized nutrition with fiber for abnormal glucose tolerance GLUCERNA 1.0 CAL is a reduced-carbohydrate, modified-fat, fiber-containing formula clinically shown to blunt blood-glucose response in patients with abnormal glucose tolerance.1,2,3 GLUCERNA 1.0 CAL provides only 34.3% of total calories as carbohydrate. This helps minimize glycemic response. The formulation includes soy fiber to help maintain normal bowel function. For patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. For patients with abnormal glucose tolerance resulting from metabolic stress, such as illness, trauma, or infection. For supplemental or total nutrition. For tube feeding. 8-fl-oz cans with mild vanilla flavor can be used orally as well as for tube feeding. Use under medical supervision. Features Consistent with American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association recommendations favoring monounsaturated fats and 4% of calories from saturated fat to help manage lipid profiles.4 Meets or exceeds 100% of RDIs for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1420 Cal (1420 mL). Halal. Kosher. Gluten-free. Suitable for lactose intolerance. Feeding sets are for single-patient use only. Use clean technique to avoid set and/or product contamination Precautions Not for IV use. Not for people with galactosemia.