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    Is it okay to drink this if you have high blood sugar?
    Chris M. Matsko, MD
    Family Medicine Physician
    Dr. Chris M. Matsko is a retired physician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of medical research experience, Dr. Matsko was awarded the Pittsburgh Cornell University Leadership Award for Excellence. He holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Matsko earned a Research Writing Certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) in 2016 and a Medical Writing & Editing Certification from the University of Chicago in 2017.
    Family Medicine Physician
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    No, I would recommend you take your medication and get your blood sugar under control before you consumed any type of dietary supplement.
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    I have type 2 diabetes. Should I take a Glucerna after eating a banana split?
    Chris M. Matsko, MD
    Family Medicine Physician
    Dr. Chris M. Matsko is a retired physician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of medical research experience, Dr. Matsko was awarded the Pittsburgh Cornell University Leadership Award for Excellence. He holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Matsko earned a Research Writing Certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) in 2016 and a Medical Writing & Editing Certification from the University of Chicago in 2017.
    Family Medicine Physician
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    No. I would not recommend that you take a Glucerna Shake after a banana split.
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    Do I take Glucerna with meals or between meals?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    Glucerna product information states that you can use Glucerna products anytime to substitute meals, as part of meals, or as snacks. You can use Glucerna products as quick on-the-go breakfasts or bring them to work for convenient snacks or lunches. However, because the product has many artificial ingredients, such as sugar alcohols and sweeteners, the product should be used judiciously and best if under medical supervision as part of a diabetes management plan.
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    Can I use Glucerna if I'm not a diabetic?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    According to Glucerna product information, people without diabetes can safely consume Glucerna products. Glucerna shakes and bars are specifically designed for people with diabetes or people trying to manage their blood sugar. Glucerna products are intended to be used under medical supervision as a part of a diabetes management plan. Glucerna shakes have also been used as meal or partial meal replacements to support a weight loss plan. For individuals who need extra calories and protein—such as those with or at risk of malnutrition—Glucerna shakes can be used to supplement their diets to help meet nutrient requirements while helping manage blood sugar. While Glucerna products are convenient to use in place of a skipped meal or a poor food choice, it is always best to limit processed food in your diet or use those products sparingly.
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