Glucerna: A diabetes specific nutritional formula supported by over 30 years of scientific evidence
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Glucerna: A diabetes specific nutritional formula supported by over 30 years of scientific evidence2
A Consensus Statement³ has been developed by a panel of experts representing the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), and Dietitians Australia. This statement advocates for the inclusion of a Diabetes-Specific Nutritional Formula (DSNF) as part of a comprehensive approach to managing type 2 diabetes. Notably, this recommendation is now featured in the RACGP’s Type 2 Diabetes Handbook⁴. Given this endorsement, it’s no surprise that many healthcare professionals are choosing Glucerna, the only DSNF backed by more than three decades of scientific research². One compelling example is gold medallist Cathy Freeman.
Despite being prescribed Metformin and Semaglutide, Cathy faced challenges in managing her blood glucose levels and had a high body mass index (BMI). By substituting her breakfast and morning tea with Glucerna, she experienced remarkable improvements within two months. Her blood glucose dropped by 1.0 mmol/L, reaching a healthy range, which contributed to increased energy and confidence.
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Glucerna is backed by over 30 years of scientific evidence2 and has been clinically shown to help:
- Reduce glucose spikes by 64% In 2 hours*1
- Manage blood glucose levels from day 1*1
- Keep glucose levels within target range up to 90% of the time within 4 weeks^5
Scientifically designed with a low GI6-8, slow-release carbohydrate blend and myo-inositol,8 Glucerna helps to manage blood glucose levels.1 It’s also nutritionally complete and balanced with 28 vitamins and minerals8 to support nutritional needs, making it a valuable addition to a diabetes management plan.
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Diabetes Australia does not promote or encourage any single diet or eating plan and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to living well with diabetes. People with diabetes should make their own, informed choices about their diabetes management (including eating plans) in consultation with their diabetes healthcare team. Diabetes Australia does not promote any single product or brand. All Glucerna health claims can be found on the website.
Food for Special Medical Purposes. Use under medical supervision.
*People with diabetes have shown lower blood glucose spikes after consuming Glucerna for breakfast than after consuming a standard nutritional formula.
^When taken as a breakfast replacement as part of a diabetes management plan, people with diabetes consuming Glucerna kept blood glucose within the target glucose range of 3.9 – 10.0 mmol/L for an average of 89.5% of the time.
References:
1. Devitt, A., et al., (2013). Adv Biosci Biotechnol 4:10.
2. National Library of Medicine, PubMed. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/term=Glucerna&filter=pubt.clinicaltrial&filter=pubt.randomizedcontrolledtrial&filter=pubt.systematicreview (accessed October 2025).
3. Lin S et al. Diabetes Management Journal. August 2024:17-19.
4. RACGP. Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice. [Available from: RACGP – Introduction] Accessed October 2025.
5. Peng J et al. Br J Nutr. 2019;121:560-566.
6. Glucerna Y495 GI test result.
7. Glucerna Y523 GI test result.
8. Glucerna Powder product label. ANZ.2025.68003.GLU.1