Glucerna: What is it and what is it for?

Glucerna® is theregistered trademark of a food supplementthat uses the combination of carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and other elements necessary topromote the nutrition of people with diabetes.

To highlight: This pharmaceutical product is made by the company calledABBOTT LABORATORIES. (1)

What is glucerne for?

• Thanks to the content and special combination of its food components, glucerna®decreases the increase inpostprandial blood glucose levels, protects the body’s cardiovascular system and also helps glucose metabolism. This is how this nutritional supplement favors the health condition of many patients who suffer mainly fromdiabetes.
• It is used to treat:
  • Patients with type I and II diabetes mellitus. (2)
  • Patients with glucose intolerance.
  • Stress- andpregnancy-induced hyperglycemia.
  • States of malnutrition.
  • Imbalance in bloodsugarlevels andglycosylated hemoglobin.

Dosage and routes of administration of glucerna

The presentations of glucerna® arepowder can of 400 g and 850 grorliquid in bottle of 220 ml, which containsvitamins of group B, minerals such aspotassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium, carbohydrates of slow digestion, proteins, omega 3 fatty acids, fiber among other nutrients. The administrationis oraland the dosage as a referential may be as follows:

• Glucerna® powder or liquid: Take one or two servings (237 ml) a day, as a replacement for breakfast or dinner feeding.

side effects of glucerna

Treatment with glucerna® may cause some of the following side effects in a certain patient population:

• Allergic reactions to any of the components of the formula.
• Increase in body weight.
• Diarrhea .

Important: If the patient observes the appearance of any of these symptoms or another not included in the list during treatment with glucerna®, please stop using it and consult your doctor .

Contraindications and warnings of glucerna

The use of glucerna is contraindicated in the following circumstances:

• Patient hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
• People with galactosemia.
• In kidney failure.
• During the period of pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical approval.

You should know: Before starting treatment with glucerna®, the patient must provide his doctor with all the information regarding his health history .

Avoid if you have:

• History of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
• Severe kidney failure.

Warnings:

• Food products such as glucerna®, although they are freely available, must be administered with a prescription or prescription.
• Keep in mind that this food supplement records cases of increased body weight in patients, so you should complete the treatment with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions during treatment with this supplement.
• Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
• Keep this product stored in a cool dry place.
• Do not consume if it is outside the expiration date.
• Keep this product out of the reach of children.