Manage your blood sugar levels

The new Glucerna® is Abbott’s most advanced diabetes nutrition formula to complement your diabetes care plan. Glucerna® is scientifically formulated to support diabetes management. It now has four times higher inositol* which helps the body convert sugar into energy and remains low Glycemic Index (GI)¹ with an advanced slow-release carbohydrate blend and a unique dual fiber blend of oat and FOS, that helps the body produce insulin naturally. Each serving also delivers 10 g of a high-quality triple protein blend and provides complete and balanced nutrition with 35 nutrients to support your daily nutrition needs. It is a convenient yet nutritious choice that may be used as a meal replacement or part of a meal to support diabetes dietary management.

*800 mg inositol per one serving of Glucerna® vs previous formulation.

Glucerna® products are appropriate for people with type 1 diabetes. However, it is important to monitor your blood glucose regularly to see how Glucerna® affects it as well as your insulin needs. As always, we encourage you to speak with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your diabetes management plan.

Glucerna® products can be incorporated into a person’s diabetes meal plan and overall management plan. 

Yes, studies have been completed with Glucerna® products in a population of pregnant women with diabetes or with gestational diabetes. Nursing and pregnant women should be aware of the vitamin and mineral content listed on the labels and discuss Glucerna® usage with a healthcare professional when combined with other supplements (maternal vitamins and minerals) and daily food intake.

Nutrient levels in Glucerna® have been designed based on nutritional recommendations for adults. Consult a healthcare professional to help develop a meal plan incorporating Glucerna® products.

People with prediabetes need a high-fiber diet while limiting saturated fats. Glucerna® is high in fiber and low in saturated fats, so it can be used by people with prediabetes.

It is safe for someone without diabetes to consume Glucerna®. However, Abbott Nutrition has many other options, such as Ensure^®, for people without diabetes to integrate into their meal plans. Glucerna® nutritional drinks are specially designed for people with diabetes. Glucerna® products are intended to be used under medical supervision to support the dietary management of diabetes.

Glucerna® products can be used daily. Individual needs depend on many factors, such as age, gender, level of activity, and health status. Consult a health care professional to discuss the amount of Glucerna® that is right for you.

Our Glucerna® nutritional drinks are gluten-free and are therefore suitable for a gluten-free diet. 

All of our Glucerna® products contain a maximum of 24 mg of lactose per serving. Compared to a glass of milk, which has 10,000 to 12,000 mg of lactose per serving, the amount of lactose in Glucerna® is very low. Therefore, Glucerna® is suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

• Glucerna® is complete, balanced nutrition designed for people with diabetes and can be used to replace or complement a meal or as a snack.
  
• Glucerna® has a slowly digestible carbohydrate and a low glycemic index, which results in a lower blood sugar response.*
• Glucerna® is high in protein and fiber and provides 35 nutrients.
• Glucerna® is the most doctor-recommended and the number 1 selling diabetes nutrition product in the Philippines.**

* Compared to a standard nutritional drink.
** NielsenIQ Retail Index, Dietetics-Adult Segment-Diabetes Subsegment, July 2020 – June 2021

For people with or without diabetes, Glucerna® products should not be used to treat hypoglycemia, insulin shock, or insulin reaction because the carbohydrates in Glucerna® are not absorbed quickly enough to restore blood glucose to a normal level fast enough. Talk to your healthcare professional about appropriate treatment options for low blood glucose episodes.