Glucerna Diabetes-Specific Nutrition

Glucerna is Abbott's line of therapeutic nutrition formulas designed for people managing diabetes or living with impaired glucose tolerance. Every product in this collection is built around CARBSTEADY, Abbott's blend of slow-digesting carbohydrates formulated to help minimize blood sugar spikes compared with high-glycemic alternatives. That makes Glucerna a practical choice for anyone who needs supplemental calories or complete tube feeding without the glucose surge that comes with standard nutrition drinks.

The collection covers both oral and enteral needs. For sipping between or in place of meals, the Glucerna Vanilla Therapeutic Nutrition Shake (8 oz, 220 calories) and the Glucerna with CARBSTEADY 1.2 Cal Nutrition Drink offer ready-to-use vanilla options, while the higher-density Glucerna 1.5 Cal Oral Supplement delivers 356 calories per 8 oz carton for patients with elevated calorie or protein requirements in a smaller volume.

For tube-fed patients, the Glucerna with CARBSTEADY 1.0 Tube Feeding Formula (1000 calories) and the 1.2 Cal formula (1200 calories) come in 33.8 oz Ready to Hang cartons, and an unflavored 1500 mL Ready to Hang option is available for closed-system feeding. Ready to Hang packaging reduces handling and helps maintain a sterile delivery system in clinical and home care settings.

Choosing between them usually comes down to caloric density and route: the 1.0 Cal formulas suit standard fluid and calorie needs, while the 1.2 and 1.5 Cal versions concentrate more energy per milliliter for fluid-restricted patients or those needing to meet goals in less volume. All are gluten-free and suitable as a sole source of nutrition or supplement, depending on the product. Confirm specific formulations with a dietitian or physician before starting a feeding regimen.

Explore related options in our Oral Supplements and Tube Feeding Formula collections, or browse the full Nutrition category.