For people with diabetes. Artificially flavored. Clinically shown to help manage blood sugar levels. Number one doctor recommended (Among doctors who recommend nutritional shakes to their patients with diabetes). Complete, balanced nutrition. Lactose free. In a clinical study versus a leading nutritional beverage, Glucerna shakes: Produced a smaller peak change in blood; produced a lower blood sugar response over 3 hours. The kind of carbohydrates you eat make a difference in managing your blood sugar: Carbohydrates are important sources of energy in foods. According to the American Diabetes Association, both the amount and type of carbohydrates in foods influence blood sugar levels. Keeping track of carbohydrate intake and how carbohydrates affect your blood sugar is a very important part of managing diabetes. Glucerna Shake has a unique blend of carbohydrates specifically designed for people with diabetes, and is clinically shown to help manage blood sugar levels. Glucerna Shake has a unique, slowly digested carbohydrate blend: Slowly digested maltodextrin (Helps lower peak of blood sugar. Helps maintain lower blood sugar. Low-glycemic carbohydrates.); Sugar alcohols (Helps maintain lower blood sugar. Low-glycemic carbohydrates.); Fructose (Helps maintain lower blood sugar. Low-glycemic carbohydrates.); Fiber (Helps maintain lower blood sugar. Low-glycemic carbohydrates.); FOS (Low-glycemic carbohydrates. Helps maintain digestive tract health.)