DOC News October 1, 2007
Volume 4 Number 10 p. 14
© 2007 American Diabetes Association
Glucerna Cereal
This cereal is formulated to help people with diabetes manage their blood
glucose response. The fiber-rich cereal contains 5 g (0.18 oz) of whole grains
and 3 g (0.11 oz) of protein per 3/4 cup serving, and no trans or saturated
fat. Another featured ingredient is the trace mineral chromium picolinate.
Glucerna Cereal comes in three flavors: Crunchy Flakes'n Raisins, Crunchy
Flakes'n Almonds, and Crunchy Flakes'n Strawberries. Related products include
Glucerna shakes and mini-snack bars. Abbott Diabetes Care, 1360 S. Loop Rd.,
Alameda, Calif. 94502. 510-749-5400.
www.abbott.com
InforMedix Med-eMonitor
The Med-eMonitor is marketed as an electronic "smart pillbox"
to help patients track and take their medications. Patients program their
health and medication information into the portable handheld device, which
sounds a chime when it is time to take medication. The Med-eMonitor is
Internet-compatible and can store data for up to 25 medications. It also
offers chambers to hold five types of pills. InforMedix Inc., 5880 Hubbard
Dr., Rockville, Md. 20852. 301-984-1566.
www.informedix.com