NUTREN® GlucoSmart™
Poor Dietary Adherence1,2
- Only 16% of individuals with diabetes adhere to dietary regimen advised by dietitians
- Complex dietary plans and strategies3
Low Quality Diet4,5,6
- High fat, salt and sugar intake
- Low vegetable intake
Lack of Proper Nutritional Knowledge6
- Access to proper nutritional guidance (i.e. dietitian) is lacking7
Role of Nutrition in Diabetes
How does dietary choices affect glycaemia?
Different dietary approaches in reducing HbA1c levels:8
- Mediterranean
- Rich in olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals, fruit, and vegetables
- Low in meat and meat products; moderate in dairy products, fish, and wine
- Higher Protein
- 20–30% or more of the total daily calories come from proteins
- Low GI
- Choose predominantly low-GI foods
- Lower Carbohydrate
- Restrict carbohydrate intake to 20 to 60 g/day
What does the guidelines say?
ADA Standards of Care (2020) recommends:9
Individualized medical nutritional therapy (MNT)
for T1D or T2D, prediabetes and gestational diabetes
Reducing overall carbohydrate intake
CPG Management of T2DM (6th edition):10
MNT is the mainstay of prevention
and treatment of T2DM
A healthful eating pattern (low in saturated fat and sodium, and high in fruits, vegetables, wholegrain cereals and legumes) is recommended
for prediabetes and T2DM patients
Structured lifestyle intervention incorporating partial diet replacement can improve HbA1c, lipid profile and blood pressure
Tips on Using Diabetes-Specific Formula (DSF)
Diabetes-specific formulas (DSF)* may be used as meal replacements for weight loss in patients with T2D.10
Recommendation of DSF based on body weight and glycaemia:11
Overweight
Normal weight with uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >6.5%)
Underweight
(BMI <18.5 kg/m2)
Formerly NUTREN UNTUK DIABETIK, with the same trusted formula
About NUTREN® GlucoBalance™
NUTREN® GlucoBalance™ is clinically proven to manage post-prandial glucose for pre-diabetes and diabetes
High in whey protein
Slowly digestible complex carbohydrate
High in fibre
Heart friendly fat blend (MUFA)
How would NUTREN® GlucoBalance™ help your diabetic patients?
Contains whey protein with insulinotropic effect
Adapted from Mortensen et al. 200919
Whey protein has insulinotropic effect19
Whey protein outperforms casein protein in lowering post-prandial blood glucose levels.
Improve overall glycemic control
Adapted from Barakatun-Nisak, MY et al. 202018
Diabetes-specific formula resulted in a significant HbA1c decrease after 8 weeks.18
HbA1c levels decreased significantly in the structured Ramadan Nutrition Plan Group (RNP) (-0.72 ± 0.16%, p<0.001).
As a meal replacement
Adapted from Phanachet P, et al. 202117
Diabetes-specific formula at breakfast was better than isocaloric diet in reducing PPG and improving insulin response.17
The PPG levels for the DSF group were significantly lower at 120 min (161.4 ±
37.9 mg/dL vs. 197.7 ± 56.8 mg/dL, p=0.005).
Improve satisfaction & QoL
Adapted from Barakatun-Nisak, MY et al. 202018
Diabetes-specific formula improved patient satisfaction and quality of life.18
The scores for satisfaction (−4.27 ± 0.96 vs. −2.13 ± 1.45) and QoL (−4.81 ± 1.55
vs. −0.74 ± 1.31) improved significantly in sRNT (p < 0.001) group as compared to the SC group.
NUTREN® GlucoBalance™ at breakfast can provide 12-hour glucose control to keep your patients energised throughout the day.20,21
What are the benefits to NUTREN® GlucoBalance™?
Evidence-based nutrition
58% protein from whey
Slowly digestible complex carbohydrate (isomaltulose)
Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA)
Low GI fiber blend
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A complete breakfast on the go for your patients,
simply add and mix NUTREN® GlucoBalance™ with water
NUTREN® GlucoSmart™:
Harnessing Mulberry Efficacy for Glucose Control
About NUTREN® GlucoSmart™
About NUTREN® GlucoSmartT™
NUTREN® GlucoSmart™ at lunch and dinner can help prevent post-meal glucose spikes in your patients.
How would NUTREN® GlucoSmart™ (MLE) benefit your patients?
Pre-Diabetes
Adapted from Kim JY, et al. 201524
Mulberry leaf extract improves postprandial glycaemic control in prediabetic patients.24
At week 4, the postprandial glycaemic response was significantly reduced in the mulberry leaf aqueous extract group, particularly at 30 and 60 minutes (p=0.003 and p=0.0325; respectively) vs. placebo.
Diabetes
Adapted from Riche DM, et al. 201725
Mulberry leaf extract may be a useful complementary mealtime glucose option for T2D patients.25
Postprandial SMBG was significantly decreased at 3 months in the mulberry leaf extract group vs. baseline (16.1%; p<0.05). Improvement in postprandial SMBG persisted when compared to placebo (18.2%; p<0.05).
Obese, Borderline Diabetes
Adapted from Thaipitakwong T, et al. 202026
Mulberry leaf possesses favourable effects on glycaemic profiles among obese patients with pre-diabetes.26
In obese persons who have borderline diabetes, mulberry leaf (12 mg DNJ) is markedly effective in lowering blood glucose concentration and HbA1c values.
These are the scientifically-backed benefits of
NUTREN® GlucoSmart™ for optimal patient glucose control.
Additional perks of NUTREN® GlucoSmart™
Neutral flavour
Certified halal
Convenient for patient use; just by sprinkling on food before eating
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on NUTREN® GlucoSmart™, click here:
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ADA: American Diabetes Association; DNJ: 1-deoxynojirimycin; DSF: diabetes-specific formula; GI: glycaemic index; HbA1c: haemoglobin A1c; MLE: Mulberry leaf extract; MNT: medical nutrition therapy; MUFA: monounsaturated fatty acids; PPG: postprandial glucose; SMBG: self-monitoring blood glucose; sRNT: structured Ramadan Nutrition Therapy; T1DM: type 1 diabetes mellitus; T2DM: type 2 diabetes mellitus
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