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Holiday Tips for Keeping The holidays are some of the most enjoyable times of the year. But they re also bars are a smart choice during the busy holiday season. Here are some other STICK TO 1 YOUR SCHEDULE 4 2 3 Sleep, mealtimes, medications, and exercise can affect your blood sugar. Keeping to your schedule can help keep your blood sugar balanced. TRY TO AVOID STRESS Stress triggers the release of hormones in your body that can raise your blood sugar. CHECK BLOOD SUGAR MORE FREQUENTLY THAN USUAL With family activities and different food options, it s easy for your glucose to get out of control if you re not careful. 5 6 BE CAREFUL WITH ALCOHOL If you drink alcohol, have it with food to help prevent low blood glucose. Also, check your blood glucose more often, and limit alcohol to one drink per day for women, and two for men. MINIMIZE SUGARY SNACKS Have a veggie tray around with cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, etc, to help you avoid less-healthy choices. And if mealtimes change from normal, have a Glucerna shake or bar as a snack. GET ENOUGH SLEEP Adequate rest can help your immune system, improve your energy, and increase your ability to handle stress. 2 For more tips visit glucerna.com/tips
YourBALANCE busy and sometimes stressful. When you are hungry, Glucerna shakes and dietary and non-dietary tips to help keep your blood sugar under control. 7 CHOOSE WHOLE GRAINS Foods such as whole grain bread and pasta, brown rice, bulgur, quinoa, etc, take longer to digest and can help minimize blood sugar response. 9 IF YOU RE AT A BUFFET Limit yourself to one plate and make sure to include non-starchy vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, peppers, etc. 8 LOAD UP ON FIBER A diet high in fiber may help keep you feel fuller longer and help manage cholesterol levels. Foods high in fiber often produce a lower glycemic response. 10 SIGN UP TODAY at www.glucerna.com to get regular expert information about diabetes and more special offers on Glucerna. 3
HELPS MINIMIZE BLOOD SUGAR SPIKES * Glucerna is the only brand of nutritional shakes and bars with CARBSTEADY unique carbohydrate blends including slowly digestible carbohydrates that help you manage your blood sugar. www.glucerna.com/connect *Use as part of your diabetes management plan. Among doctors recommending nutritional products to patients with diabetes. Use under medical supervision.
The science behind and managing blood sugar response Carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet. But, all carbs are not created equal. Some cause blood sugar to rise quickly or spike. In people with diabetes, high blood sugar can result in damage to nerves, blood vessels, and other organs. What is Glycemic Index? Carbohydrates break down into sugars in the body. The glycemic index measures how carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood sugar. High glycemic foods digest rapidly and have the biggest impact on blood sugar. Quickly digested carbohydrates. The blood sugar response from rapidly digested carbohydrates such as those found in white bread and rice cakes is fast and high. Slowly digested carbohydrates, such as those in Glucerna Shakes and Bars, release glucose gradually into the bloodstream. The blood sugar response to these products is slower and steadier. Keeping blood sugar in a healthy range and as steady as possible is very important for people with diabetes. That is why Glucerna with CARBSTEADY has been specially formulated to help you manage your blood sugar. GLUCERNA IS DESIGNED TO HELP MINIMIZE BLOOD SUGAR SPIKES Change in Blood Sugar (MG/DL) 30 80 60 40 20 0-20 -40-60 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 Time (in minutes) Leading National Beverage Glucerna Advance Shake The blood glucose values in this graph represent the amount of change (or difference) in blood sugar response after consuming a Glucerna Advance Shake compared to a leading standard nutritional beverage. The unique carbohydrate blends in Glucerna Shakes produced a smaller peak change in blood sugar and a lower blood sugar response over four hours.* *Study BK02. Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, February 2007. Stay in the know at glucerna.com/connect 5
NUTRITIOUS RECIPES TO HELP KEEP YOUR HOLIDAY HEALTHY BANANA SMOOTHIE (Makes 1 serving) INGREDIENTS 1 Vanilla Glucerna Hunger Smart Shake ½ banana ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup ice DIRECTIONS 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour into a tall glass and drink immediately. NUTRITION FACTS Calories...250 Total fat...8g Saturated fat...0g Trans fat...0g Sodium...310mg Protein...16g Total carbs...30g Dietary fiber...5g Sugars...15g 6 Find more delicious recipes at glucerna.com/recipes
FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH (Makes 48 servings at 1/4 cup each) INGREDIENTS 1 cup sucralose no-calorie sweetener 4 fl. oz. orange juice 8 fl. oz. water 1 lb. 8 oz. fresh cranberries 1 cinnamon stick 2 Tbsp. orange zest 20 orange segments (about 2 medium oranges) NUTRITION FACTS Calories...15 Total fat...0g Saturated fat...0g Trans fat...0g Sodium...0mg Protein...0g Total carbs...3g Dietary fiber... <1g Sugars...2g DIRECTIONS 1. Combine no-calorie sweetener, orange juice, and water in a nonreactive pan and bring to a boil. 2. Add cranberries and cinnamon stick and simmer until the cranberries begin to burst. 3. Add zest and simmer for 5 minutes. 4. Remove from heat, remove cinnamon stick, and add orange segments. 5. Cool and refrigerate. 7
Make the most of busy family times Try to avoid the stress and distractions that can take you off your routine. Enjoy healthy, low-glycemic foods whenever possible. Use Glucerna shakes and bars as a smart snack or meal to replace unhealthy choices. Visit www.glucerna.com/savenow Use under medical supervision. 2014 Abbott Laboratories/91786/November 2014 LITHO IN USA www.abbottnutrition.com MANUFACTURER S COUPON I EXPIRES 12/31/2014 MANUFACTURER S COUPON I EXPIRES 12/31/2014 Available in the pharmacy or nutrition aisle. Save $4.00 on any one (1) Glucerna multipack shake. Use Glucerna products under medical supervision. Available in the pharmacy or nutrition aisle. Save $2.50 on any package of Glucerna nutrition bars. Use Glucerna products under medical supervision. Consumer and Retailer: LIMIT 1 COUPON PER PURCHASE PER PRODUCT SPECIFIED AND QUANTITY STATED. Cannot be combined with other offers. LIMIT OF TWO (2) IDENTICAL COUPONS IN SAME SHOPPING TRIP. Void if expired, altered, reproduced, copied, sold, transferred, taxed, restricted, exchanged to any person, firm, or group prior to store redemption, or prohibited by law. Any other use constitutes fraud. Good only in USA and territories. Cash value 1/100. Consumer pays sales tax. Retailer/Clearinghouse: By submitting, you agree to Abbott s Coupon Redemption Policy (available upon request). Abbott will reimburse you face value of coupon (or actual retail price of item if less) plus 8 handling. Send to CMS Dept 70074, ABBOTT NUTRITION, 1 Fawcett Dr., Del Rio, TX 78840. Pharmacists/Retailers: Coupon not valid for product reimbursed, in whole or part, under Medicare, Medicaid or similar federal or state government programs. Consumer and Retailer: LIMIT 1 COUPON PER PURCHASE PER PRODUCT SPECIFIED AND QUANTITY STATED. Cannot be combined with other offers. LIMIT OF TWO (2) IDENTICAL COUPONS IN SAME SHOPPING TRIP. Void if expired, altered, reproduced, copied, sold, transferred, taxed, restricted, exchanged to any person, firm, or group prior to store redemption, or prohibited by law. Any other use constitutes fraud. Good only in USA and territories. Cash value 1/100. Consumer pays sales tax. Retailer/Clearinghouse: By submitting, you agree to Abbott s Coupon Redemption Policy (available upon request). Abbott will reimburse you face value of coupon (or actual retail price of item if less) plus 8 handling. Send to CMS Dept 70074, ABBOTT NUTRITION, 1 Fawcett Dr., Del Rio, TX 78840. Pharmacists/Retailers: Coupon not valid for product reimbursed, in whole or part, under Medicare, Medicaid or similar federal or state government programs.