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DIABETISOURCE® AC

DIABETISOURCE® AC

Advanced-Control Tube Feeding

Designed to Meet the Unique Nutritional Needs of Patients with Diabetes and Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia

  • Unique carbohydrate blend includes pureed fruits and vegetables to help maintain consistent blood glucose levels
  • Contains supplemental L-arginine which may help improve wound healing
  • Only diabetes formula that meets ADA guidelines for daily fish oil intake in 1 L1
  • Contains no sugar alcohols

Features At-A-Glance:

kcal/mL: 1.2
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)
Protein: 20%
Carbohydrate: 36%
Fat: 44%
Protein Source: soy protein, L-arginine
NPC:N Ratio: 95:1
n6:n3 Ratio: 1.96:1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 450
Free Water: 82% 
Meets 100% RDI for 24 key micronutrients: 1250 mL
Supplemental L-Arginine: 3.2 g/L
Fiber Content (Source): 15 g/L
(FOS, BENEFIBER®♦ soluble fiber, soy fiber, vegetables, fruits)
EPA/DHA 1 g/L
HCPCS Code B4154
Appropriate for these diets:
lactose-free*, gluten-free, kosher

* Not for individuals with galactosemia

Ordering Information:

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Cans Product Code NDC Format Number Packaging
Unflavored 36500000 00212-3650-51 24-250 mL cans/case
Closed System Containers
1000 mL 36508100 00212-3650-14 6-1000 mL containers/case
1500 mL 36582000 00212-3658-14 6-1500 mL containers/case

For the Nutritional Management of:

Other Product Applications:

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Glucose intolerance
  • Stress-induced hyperglycemia
  • Diabetes with wounds

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
This product is a medical food for use as directed by a medical professional.
It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

♦BENEFIBER® is the registered trademark of Novartis AG and is used under license


Reference:
1 Kris-Etherton PM et al. Circulation 2002;106:2747.