Some of the benefits of using Glucerna include:

• Regulated blood sugar levels and minimize blood sugar spikes.
• Helpful way to supplement processed foods.
• An easy way to manage carb intake.
• Reduced cravings.
• Sustained energy throughout the day.
• Possible weight loss.

Glucerna products shouldn't take the place of more than one meal or snack per day, as they're technically a processed food and not a true substitute for fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

For people with or without diabetes, Glucerna® products should not be used to treat hypoglycemia, insulin shock, or insulin reaction because the carbohydrates from Glucerna® do not elicit a large blood glucose response and would not help restore blood sugar.

Glucerna® products may also be used as a nighttime beverage or as a protein source before or after exercising. Products should be used under medical supervision as part of a diabetes management plan.

Glucerna® Shakes and Bars Glucerna shakes and bars can make things easier. Made by Abbott, they have blends of carbohydrates that are slowly digested and absorbed to help minimize blood sugar spikes.

While Glucerna drink bottles and bars are easy to rely upon as a convenient food option, you should not have them too often as a meal replacement. You should limit their intake to once per day to avoid over-consumption and try to balance your meals with wholesome options.

When is the best time to use Glucerna products? Use Glucerna products any time to substitute meals or part of meals, or as snacks. Use Glucerna products as quick, on-the-go breakfasts or take them to work as convenient snacks or lunches. Glucerna products may also be used as evening snacks.

Glucerna® nutritional drink has a low glycemic index! Glucerna® is specifically designed for people with diabetes and is available as a nutritional drink or bar. It contains slowly digested carbohydrates that are released into the bloodstream gradually. As a result, Glucerna® triggers a smaller blood sugar spike.

Fortified With Essential Nutrients Glucerna products are fortified with vitamins and minerals that help you meet your nutrition needs even if you don't have diabetes. The shakes, bars and cereals are good sources of most of the essential vitamins and minerals.

When is the best time to use Glucerna products? Use Glucerna products any time to substitute meals or part of meals, or as snacks. Use Glucerna products as quick, on-the-go breakfasts or take them to work as convenient snacks or lunches. Glucerna products may also be used as evening snacks.

In general, you will use Glucerna™ at breakfast and lunch. For more information, see the insert “Your Meal Plan”. How will being on the meal replacement program affect my diabetes? As you lose weight, you may have lower blood sugars and need less diabetes medication.

People with diabetes can be more vulnerable to high cholesterol levels. Approximately 15–20% of the energy Glucerna products provide may come from monounsaturated fatty acids. And according to the American Diabetes Association, these fats can help lower cholesterol as part of a balanced diet.