When it comes to managing your diabetes, diet plays an important role. While you don't have to eat any special foods to manage your blood sugars, Abbott Nutrition's Glucerna products contain slowly digested carbohydrates and special ingredients to help you better manage your blood sugars. Understanding how these products work, along with their nutrition information can help you fit this special products into your diet.
Glucerna Cereal
Glucerna features three different types of cereals including Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins, Crunchy Flakes n' Strawberries and Crunchy Flakes n' Almonds. Nutrition information for each cereal varies slightly. A 3/4-cup serving of Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins contains 110 calories, 0.5 g of total fat, 0 g of saturated fat, 210 mg of sodium, 28 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of fiber and 3 g of protein. The sucromalt found in some Glucerna products is a low-glycemic carbohydrate that adds sweetness while causing a small and consistent rise in your blood sugar. The fiber in the Glucerna cereal also slows digestion, allowing for a slower release of sugar into the bloodstream. Glucerna cereal also contains chromium picolinate, an essential trace mineral that helps your body's insulin work more effectively at getting your sugar into your cell.
Glucerna Shakes
Glucerna Shakes contain 27 essential vitamins and minerals and can be used as a meal replacement product for people with diabetes. It comes in a variety of flavors including Creamy Chocolate Delight, Homemade Vanilla, Strawberries n' Cream and Butter Pecan. An 8-oz. serving of Creamy Chocolate Delight contains 200 calories, 7 go of total fat, 0.5 g of saturated fat, 210 mg of sodium, 27 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of fiber and 10 g of protein. Glucerna Shakes also contain sucromalt and chromium picolinate.
Glucerna Snack Shakes
Glucerna Snack Shakes make a quick and easy snack choice. It comes in vanilla and chocolate flavors. An 8-oz. serving of Creamy Chocolate Delight contains 140 calories, 5 g of total fat, 0.5 g of saturated fat, 230 mg of sodium, 19 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of fiber and 7 g of protein. Glucerna Snack Shakes also contain the unique blend of carbohydrates, sucromalt and chromium picolinate to aid in blood sugar control.
Glucerna Mini Snack Bars
Glucerna Mini Snack bars are low-calorie snack treats. Bars come in Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Peanut and Cinnamon Bun flavors. Nutrition information varies for each flavor. One Chocolate Peanut mini bar contains 80 calories, 2.5 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 60 mg of sodium, 12 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of protein. Glucerna Bars contain a special blend of carbohydrates to aid in blood sugar control.
Snack Bars
Glucerna snack bars can also be eaten as a snack choice for people with diabetes. Flavor choices include Chocolate Caramel, Blueberry and Caramel Nut. One Chewy Chocolate Caramel bar contains 150 calories, 4 g of total fat, 3 g of saturated fat, 150 mg of sodium, 25 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 6 g of protein.
Glucerna Bars
The Glucerna line also features a meal replacement bar available in Chocolate Peanut and Chocolate Chunk flavors. One Chocolate Peanut bar contains 220 calories, 7 g of total fat, 3.5 g of saturated fat, 180 mg of sodium, 34 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber and 10 g of protein. Each meal replacement bar also contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals.
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