Review Nutren untuk Diabetik

Nutren untuk Diabetik is specially formulated for individuals with impaired glucose tolerance. It can be consume both orally or tube feeding. Usually, patient with diabetic and enteral feeding will consume this. Well, even though you are not stay at a hospital, but if you are diabetic and required an oral nutrition supplement, this is for you to try.  I just received this sample from Nestle and ready to taste and share it with you. 

Nutren untuk Diabetik

Product Features

• Complete and balanced nutrition
• Each serving delivers 11.3g of protein, 4.8g of fibre and 253 kcal energy (For the sample: protein 4.5g and 1.9g fibre per serving only)
• Low glycemic index of 28
• Low osmolality of 250 mOsm/kg water
• Rich in fibre (100% soluble)
• Contains 50% high quality whey protein
• High MUFA (monosaturated fat); low SFA (saturated fatty acid) and trans fat
• Lactose, sucrose and fructose free
• Vanilla flavour
• Suitable for oral or tube feeding patients

Nutren untuk Diabetik is suitable for:

• Dietary management of diabetes mellitus type I and II
• Stress induced hyperglycemia
• Meal replacement
• Impaired glucose tolerance

Ingredients

The main six ingredients are:

• Tapioca Dextrin (Hydrolyzed starch)
• Vegetable oils (High Oleic Sunflower, Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed, Sunflower)
• Whey Protein 
• Milk Protein (Potassium Caseinate from Cow’s milk)
• Fibre (Guar Gum, Acacia gum, Fructo-oligosaccharides, Inulin)
• Isomaltose (Is a reducing sugar)

This formula is prepared using Cow's milk, so it is not a Vegan-friendly. 

Preparation method

Make sure you follow the instruction given or as advised by health professional. You need to use clean water at room temperature, clean container and whisk vigorously if not the powder will not dissolve properly. And drink within 6 hours at room temperature or 24 if refrigerated and covered. 

Nutrition Information

Per serving of  55g powder 250ml (The picture above only shows for 22g powder only)

• Energy: 253 kcal
• Protein: 11.3 g
• Carbohydrate: 24.5 g
• Fat: 11g
• Dietary fibre: 4.8 g

In short, the amount protein and fibre per serving is high. Carbohydrate also not high which is suitable for diabetic, fibre rich also help to regulate blood glucose level. Since this formula is low in GI, therefore it is great to manage blood sugar level. Per serving only provide 253 kcal only and this is good as ONS may be to replace your usual morning tea, evening tea or supper. 

Taste and texture

Creamy and light. Even not sweet but still taste good with the light vanilla flavor. I like it. Unless you don't like vanilla, maybe it is no for you.

Other Products

Usually, I will consume Nutren Optimum (I like the taste also) and it is suitable if you are so busy, like don't have time to cook and eat healthily. I will review that product also. The other one in the picture is Nutren Junior is specifically for the child. 

Source of information: nestlehealthscience