Features

• GLUCERNA 1.2 CAL has been clinically shown to significantly reduce peak postprandial blood glucose response by 49 mg/dL (69%) and reduce glycemic variability versus a standard 1.2-Cal formulation in people with diabetes.^1,2
• Caloric distribution - protein, 20%; fat, 45%; carbohydrate, 35%.
• 20% of calories from protein to promote anabolism and support wound healing.
• At 1.2 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDIs for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1250 mL).
• 4% of total calories from saturated fatty acids and rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (28% of total calories), consistent with the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association guidelines.³
• Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g of ALA per 1500 Cal) and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (1 g per 1500 Cal) from fish oil consistent with American Heart Association reported levels to support cardiovascular health.⁴

• Slowly digested carbohydrate sources for enhanced glycemic response.

• Has chromium picolinate to help support glucose levels.
• Chromium from chromium picolinate to help the body's insulin work.  
• Kosher.
• Halal.
• Gluten-free; suitable for lactose intolerance.

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Nutrition

Vanilla Ready to Drink

• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / 24 ct

Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL)
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.2
Protein, % Cal: 20.0
Fat, % Cal: 45.0
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal: 28.0
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 35.0
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 125:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 100:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 720
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 479
Viscosity: Thin (room temperature, chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 10/8
Exchanges per 8 fl oz†: 2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat OR 2 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
Carb Choices: 2
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 14.2
Fat, g: 14.2
Carbohydrate, g: 27.1
Dietary Fiber, g: 3.8‡
Taurine, mg: 32
L-Carnitine, mg: 42
m-Inositol, mg: 200
Water, g: 192
Calories: 285
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 1840§		37
Vitamin D, IU: 82		21
Vitamin E, IU: 9.2		31
Vitamin K, mcg: 24		30
Vitamin C, mg: 62		105
Folic Acid, mcg: 76		19
Vitamin B1, mg: 0.29		19
Vitamin B2, mg: 0.33		19
Vitamin B6, mg: 0.38		19
Vitamin B12, mcg: 1.2		20
Niacin, mg: 3.8		19
Choline, mg: 105		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 57		19
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 1.9		19
Beta-Carotene, mg: 0.63		Not established
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 265		Not established
Potassium, mg: 480		Not established
Chloride, mg: 305		9
Calcium, mg: 190		19
Phosphorus, mg: 190		19
Magnesium, mg: 76		19
Iodine, mcg: 29		19
Manganese, mg: 0.38		19
Copper, mg: 0.38		19
Zinc, mg: 2.9		19
Iron, mg: 3.5		19
Selenium, mcg: 14		20
Chromium, mcg: 38		32
Molybdenum, mcg: 19		25
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† Exchange Lists for Diabetes. Alexandria, Va, and Chicago: American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association, 2008.
‡ 1.4 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 2.4 g of short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
§ 830 IU/8 fl oz of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.63 mg of beta-carotene.

Unflavored Ready to Hang

• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1500-mL (50.7-fl-oz) Bottle / 6 ct (discontinued)
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Non-Spikable Cap Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1500-mL (1.6-QT) Bottle / 6 ct
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1500-mL (1.6-QT) Bottle / 6 ct

Serving Size: 1500 mL
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.2
Protein, % Cal: 20.0
Fat, % Cal: 45.0
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal: 28.0
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 35.0
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 125:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 100:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 720
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 479
Viscosity: Thin (room temperature, chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 10/8
Exchanges per 8 fl oz†: 2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat OR 2 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
Carb Choices: 2
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 90.0
Fat, g: 90.0
Carbohydrate, g: 171.8
Dietary Fiber, g: 24.1‡
Taurine, mg: 200
L-Carnitine, mg: 265
m-Inositol, mg: 1270
Water, g: 1210
Calories: 1800
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 11,600§		230
Vitamin D, IU: 515		130
Vitamin E, IU: 58		195
Vitamin K, mcg: 150		190
Vitamin C, mg: 390		650
Folic Acid, mcg: 480		120
Vitamin B1, mg: 1.8		120
Vitamin B2, mg: 2.1		125
Vitamin B6, mg: 2.4		120
Vitamin B12, mcg: 7.2		120
Niacin, mg: 24		120
Choline, mg: 660		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 360		120
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 12		120
Beta-Carotene, mg: 4.0		Not established
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 1670		Not established
Potassium, mg: 3030		Not established
Chloride, mg: 1920		56
Calcium, mg: 1200		120
Phosphorus, mg: 1200		120
Magnesium, mg: 480		120
Iodine, mcg: 180		120
Manganese, mg: 2.4		120
Copper, mg: 2.4		120
Zinc, mg: 18		120
Iron, mg: 22		120
Selenium, mcg: 84		120
Chromium, mcg: 240		200
Molybdenum, mcg: 115		155
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† Exchange Lists for Diabetes. Alexandria, Va, and Chicago: American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association, 2008.
‡ 9.1 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 15.0 g of short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
§ 5300 IU/1.5 L of vitamin A activity supplied by 4.0 mg of beta-carotene.

Unflavored Ready to Hang

• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (33.8-fl-oz) Bottle / 8 ct (discontinued)
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct

Serving Size: 1000 mL
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI*
Characteristics
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.2
Protein, % Cal: 20.0
Fat, % Cal: 45.0
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal: 28.0
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 35.0
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 125:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 100:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 720
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 479
Viscosity: Thin (room temperature, chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 10/8
Exchanges per 8 fl oz†: 2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat OR 2 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
Carb Choices: 2
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 60.0
Fat, g: 60.0
Carbohydrate, g: 114.5
Dietary Fiber, g: 16.1‡
Taurine, mg: 135
L-Carnitine, mg: 175
m-Inositol, mg: 845
Water, g: 805
Calories: 1200
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 7730§		155
Vitamin D, IU: 345		86
Vitamin E, IU: 39		130
Vitamin K, mcg: 100		125
Vitamin C, mg: 260		435
Folic Acid, mcg: 320		80
Vitamin B1, mg: 1.2		80
Vitamin B2, mg: 1.4		82
Vitamin B6, mg: 1.6		80
Vitamin B12, mcg: 4.8		80
Niacin, mg: 16		80
Choline, mg: 440		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 240		80
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 8.0		80
Beta-Carotene, mg: 2.7		Not established
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 1110		Not established
Potassium, mg: 2020		Not established
Chloride, mg: 1280		38
Calcium, mg: 800		80
Phosphorus, mg: 800		80
Magnesium, mg: 320		80
Iodine, mcg: 120		80
Manganese, mg: 1.6		80
Copper, mg: 1.6		80
Zinc, mg: 12		80
Iron, mg: 15		83
Selenium, mcg: 56		80
Chromium, mcg: 160		135
Molybdenum, mcg: 76		100
* RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
† Exchange Lists for Diabetes. Alexandria, Va, and Chicago: American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association, 2008.
‡ 6.1 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 10.0 g of short-chain fructooligosaccharides.
§ 3570 IU/L of vitamin A activity supplied by 2.7 mg of beta-carotene.

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Ingredients

Vanilla Ready to Drink

• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / 24 ct

Water, Sodium Caseinate, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Isomaltulose, Canola Oil, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Oat Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Soy Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Marine Oil (May Contain One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Menhaden, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna), Magnesium Phosphate, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Potassium Chloride, m-Inositol, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Carrageenan, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Chromium Picolinate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Unflavored Ready to Hang

• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1500-mL (50.7-fl-oz) Bottle / 6 ct (discontinued)
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Non-Spikable Cap Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1500-mL (1.6-QT) Bottle / 6 ct
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1500-mL (1.6-QT) Bottle / 6 ct

Water, Sodium Caseinate, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Isomaltulose, Canola Oil, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Oat Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Soy Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Marine Oil (May Contain One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Menhaden, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna), Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, m-Inositol, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Carrageenan, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Chromium Picolinate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Unflavored Ready to Hang

• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (33.8-fl-oz) Bottle / 8 ct (discontinued)
• Glucerna 1.2 Cal Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct

Water, Sodium Caseinate, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Isomaltulose, Canola Oil, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Oat Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Soy Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Marine Oil (May Contain One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Menhaden, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna), Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, m-Inositol, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Carrageenan, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Chromium Picolinate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk and soy ingredients.
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Preparation

• Instructions for Use: 8-fl-oz can 
  • Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
  • Shake well. Glucerna 1.2 is ready to use.
  • Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
  • Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
  Oral Feeding
  • May be used for total or supplemental nutrition.
  • May be fed at room temperature or chilled.
  Tube Feeding
  • Follow physician's instructions.
  • Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
  • Gravity feed at room temperature with a 10 Fr or larger tube; use a pump set with smaller tubes.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings, or when flushing the tube.
  • Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
  
  
  
• Instructions for Use: Ready-To-Hang Container
  
  All liquid medical foods, regardless of type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination. NOTE: Failure to follow the Instructions for Use increases the potential for microbial contamination and reduces hangtime.
  • Pump feeding is recommended; use an 8 Fr or larger tube. If gravity feeding use a 10 Fr or larger tube.
  • Administer product at room temperature.
  • THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling container or feeding set.
  • Turn container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
  • DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
  • When initiating feeding, follow physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
  • Follow Directions for Use provided with Abbott feeding set.
  For Use with Abbott Piercing Pin Set:
  • Lift tab to remove sticker from cap, taking care NOT to touch port. DO NOT remove the plastic cap.
  • Insert spike into preattached cap, completely pierce foil, and turn 1/4 turn.
  • Close clamp on set before inverting container.
  • Invert container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
  • Hang product up to 48 hours after initial spike when clean technique and only one new set is used. Otherwise, hang no longer than 24 hours.
  For Use with Abbott Safety Screw Connector Set:
  • Remove the dust cover from the RTH Safety Screw Cap.
  • Remove the dust cover from the Safety Screw Connector Set.
  • Insert the Safety Screw Connector Set into the port on the RTH Safety Screw Cap, completely pierce foil.
  • Turn the Safety Screw Connector Clockwise until it is securely fastened.
  • Close clamp on set before inverting container.
  • Invert container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
  • Hang product up to 48 hours when clean technique and only one Screw Cap feeding set is used.
  For Use with Abbott Screw Cap Set:
  • Remove plastic cap from RTH container taking care NOT to touch the foil seal.
  • Visually inspect foil for signs of leakage. DO NOT use if leakage is apparent.
  • Secure 40 mm Screw Cap set onto the RTH container.
  • Close clamp on set before inverting container.
  • Invert container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.
  • Hang product up to 24 hours when clean technique and only one Screw Cap feeding set is used.
  
  

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