Features

• GLUCERNA 1.5 CAL contains a unique slowly digested carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response.^1,2
• At 1.5 Cal/mL, patient needs can be met with less volume.
• Has chromium picolinate to help support glucose levels.
• Caloric distribution - protein, 22%; fat, 45%; carbohydrate, 33%.
• 22% of calories from protein to promote anabolism and support wound healing.
• Provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1000 mL).
• 3% of total calories from saturated fatty acids and rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (29% 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), consistent with American Heart Association reported levels to support cardiovascular health.⁴
• Includes 10 g/L of NutraFlora® scFOS® (2.4 g/8 fl oz).
• Halal.
• Kosher.
• Gluten-free; suitable for lactose intolerance.

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Nutrition

Vanilla Ready to Drink

• Glucerna 1.5 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
Protein, % Cal: 22.0
Fat, % Cal: 45.0
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal: 29.0
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 33.0
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.5
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1500
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 1000
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 114:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 88:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 875
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 643
Viscosity: Thin (room temperature), Nectar-Like (chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 12/10
Exchanges per 8 fl oz†: 2 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat
Carb Choices: 2
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 19.6
Fat, g: 17.8
Carbohydrate, g: 31.5
Dietary Fiber, g: 3.8‡
L-Carnitine, mg: 51
Taurine, mg: 40
m-Inositol, mg: 205
Water, g: 180
Calories: 356
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 2060§		41
Vitamin D, IU: 102		26
Vitamin E, IU: 12		40
Vitamin K, mcg: 30		38
Vitamin C, mg: 78		130
Folic Acid, mcg: 95		24
Vitamin B1, mg: 0.36		24
Vitamin B2, mg: 0.41		24
Vitamin B6, mg: 0.48		24
Vitamin B12, mcg: 1.5		25
Niacin, mg: 4.8		24
Choline, mg: 131		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 75		25
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 2.4		25
Beta-Carotene, mg: 0.79		Not established
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 330		Not established
Potassium, mg: 600		Not established
Chloride, mg: 380		11
Calcium, mg: 240		24
Phosphorus, mg: 240		24
Magnesium, mg: 95		24
Iodine, mcg: 36		24
Manganese, mg: 0.48		24
Copper, mg: 0.48		24
Zinc, mg: 3.6		24
Iron, mg: 4.3		24
Selenium, mcg: 17		24
Chromium, mcg: 48		40
Molybdenum, mcg: 23		31
* 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.
§ 1040 IU of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.79 mg of beta-carotene.

Unflavored Ready to Hang

• Glucerna 1.5 Cal Ready-to-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (33.8-fl-oz) Bottle / 8 ct (discontinued)
• Glucerna 1.5 Cal Non-Spikable Cap Ready to Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct
• Glucerna 1.5 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
Protein, % Cal: 22.0
Fat, % Cal: 45.0
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % Cal: 29.0
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 33.0
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.50
Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1500
mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 1000
Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 114:1
Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 88:1
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 875
Renal Solute Load, mOsm/L: 643
Viscosity: Thin (room temperature), Nectar-Like (chilled)
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): 12/10
Exchanges per 8 fl oz†: 2 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat
Carb Choices: 2
Nutrient Data
Protein, g: 82.5
Fat, g: 75
Carbohydrate, g: 133.1
Dietary Fiber, g: 16.1‡
L-Carnitine, mg: 215
Taurine, mg: 165
m-Inositol, mg: 845
Water, g: 759
Calories: 1500
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 8660§		175
Vitamin D, IU: 430		110
Vitamin E, IU: 48		160
Vitamin K, mcg: 125		155
Vitamin C, mg: 325		540
Folic Acid, mcg: 400		100
Vitamin B1, mg: 1.5		100
Vitamin B2, mg: 1.7		100
Vitamin B6, mg: 2		100
Vitamin B12, mcg: 6		100
Niacin, mg: 20		100
Choline, mg: 550		Not established
Biotin, mcg: 300		100
Pantothenic Acid, mg: 10		100
Beta-Carotene, mg: 3.3		Not established
Minerals
Sodium, mg: 1380		Not established
Potassium, mg: 2520		Not established
Chloride, mg: 1600		47
Calcium, mg: 1000		100
Phosphorus, mg: 1000		100
Magnesium, mg: 400		100
Iodine, mcg: 150		100
Manganese, mg: 2		100
Copper, mg: 2		100
Zinc, mg: 15		100
Iron, mg: 18		100
Selenium, mcg: 70		100
Chromium, mcg: 200		165
Molybdenum, mcg: 95		125
* 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.
§ 4370 IU of vitamin A activity suppliled by 3.3 mg of beta-carotene.

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Ingredients

Vanilla Ready to Drink

• Glucerna 1.5 Cal Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Institutional / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) Can / 24 ct

Water, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Isomaltulose, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerine, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Oat Fiber, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Carnitine, Taurine, Sodium Chloride, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, 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 1.5 Cal Ready-to-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (33.8-fl-oz) Bottle / 8 ct (discontinued)
• Glucerna 1.5 Cal Non-Spikable Cap Ready to Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct
• Glucerna 1.5 Cal Cross Cap Ready-to-Hang Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle / 8 ct

Water, Sodium & Calcium Caseinates, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Isomaltulose, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerine, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Oat Fiber, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Carnitine, Taurine, Sodium Chloride, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, 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: 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 a 10 Fr or larger tube. If gravity feeding use a 12 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.
  
  

• Instructions for Use: 8-fl-oz can 
  • Store unopened at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
  • Shake well. Glucerna 1.5 Cal is ready to use.
  • Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
  • Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
  Oral Feeding:
  • May by 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.
  • If pump feeding, use an 10 Fr or larger tube. If gravity feeding, use a 12 Fr or larger tube.
  • Administer product at room temperature.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
  • Avoid contamination during preparation and use.
  
  
  

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