Latest consensus statement released: An endorsed dietary option to help in the management of type 2 diabetes
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An expert Consensus Statement on The Use of Diabetes Specific Nutritional Formulas in Type 2 Diabetes1 recommends “Diabetes Specific Nutritional Formulas (DSNFs) can be a valuable short-term option for:
- those in special circumstances whereby adherence to a healthy diet is not always possible,
- a wholefood diet is not achieving desired health outcomes, and/or
- whereby current dietary intake is not sufficient to meet recommended nutrient intake.”
The Consensus working group including representatives from the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Dietitians Australia who reviewed current evidence for DSNFs and concluded “Evidence supports the use of DSNFs as an alternative way to support people with diabetes in optimising their nutritional intake, improving glycaemic management and overall health outcomes when wholefood options are not feasible.”
The consensus statement aims to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the potential use of DSNFs in type 2 diabetes management and guidance on how to apply them into clinical practice as part of a holistic diabetes management plan including a healthy wholefoods diet, physical activity, sleep management, medications and blood glucose monitoring.
Glucerna is a complete and balanced diabetes-specific nutritional formula (DSNF) scientifically formulated for individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. 2
Glucerna is the only DSNF that is backed by 30 years of scientific research3 and over 60 clinical studies.4 It has been clinically shown to help:
- Manage blood glucose levels from day 1*5
- Increase GLP-1 secretion by 280% from day 1*5
- Keep glucose levels within target range up to 90% of the time within 4 weeks^6
What’s in Glucerna? It’s scientifically designed with 4x Myo-Inositol **7-9 and a slow-release carbohydrate system.10,11 It’s a nutritionally complete and balanced low-GI diabetes supplement with 28 vitamins and minerals2 and a heart healthy fat blend.12
Glucerna is available in pharmacies. For more information visit the website.
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. Glucerna is indicated for people with diabetes and/or impaired glucose tolerance as part of a diabetes management plan including diet and exercise.
*In the 180 minutes following Glucerna consumption compared to oatmeal in people with type 2 diabetes. The study utlilised a previous Glucerna formulation.
^When used as a breakfast replacement as part of lifestyle modification, blood glucose was within the target glucose range of 3.9 – 10.0mmol/L for an average of 89.5% of the time in people with diabetes. The study utlilised a previous Glucerna formulation.
**Compared to Glucerna® S434 per serving.
References: 1. Lin S et al.Diabetes Management Journal. August 2024:17-19. 2. Glucerna Powder Product Label 3. National Library of Medicine, PubMed 4. Abbott Data on File. 5. Devitt, A., et al. J Diabetes Res Clin Metab. 2012;1(1):20. 6. Peng, J., et al. Br J Nutr 2019: 121(5):560-566. 7. Bevilacqua A, et al. Int J Endocrinol. 2018;2018:1968450. 8. Dang NT, et al. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(5):1062–7. 9. Yamashita Y, et al. J Agric Food Chem. 2013;61 (20):4850–4. 10. Glucerna Y495 GI test result. 11. Glucerna Y523 GI test result 12. Heart Foundation (2019) Dietary fat & Heart Healthy Eating: Position Statement. ANZ.2024.52989.GLU.1