Re: Ensure, Boost, or Supplements

[Guest guest]

Ginny,

You asked, " Is drinking Ensure or Boost along with meals a good idea when you

have Pancreatitis? " Yes, all of those supplements are good for gaining

weight. There are some that specifically advertise weight gain, also. I don't

know

which ones they are, but in general, just look at the carbohydrate count on

the can.

Another thing that I use the supplements for, as well as meal bars, is to

maintain better glycemic control with my blood sugar. When I know exactly how

many carbohydrates I am eating I know exactly how many units of insulin to take.

The only word of caution regarding some of those products is that they tend

to cause constipation.

Blessings,

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

Indianapolis, IN

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