Vitaflo Glycosade Hydrothermally Processed Medical Food

Vitaflo Glycosade Medical Food Features

• Mixes well into drink or food to give a smooth mouth feel
• Flows easily through a feeding tube when mixed with a prescribed amount of water
• Each 60g packet of Glycosade has an equivalent carbohydrate content to approximately 55g of uncooked cornstarch
• Neutral taste
• Provides a protective barrier to maintain optimum moisture content
• Easy to use

What is Glycogen Storage Disease?

Glucose (a type of sugar) is a key source of energy for the body. The body stores glucose as glycogen. Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) is a condition where the body cannot release glucose from the glycogen stores due to a liver enzyme deficiency. When this happens, the level of glucose in the blood (the blood sugar level) can drop too low. There are eleven different types of GSD which are determined by the part of the body that is affected by the enzyme deficiency. All types of GSD affect the body’s ability to either make or utilize glucose as a form of energy.
The key to the management of GSD is to maintain normal blood glucose/sugar levels. GSD management varies depending on the type of GSD and the symptoms. A doctor will develop a dietary regimen based on specific symptoms.
 

Why choose Vitaflo Glycosade Processed Medical Food

Slowly digested starch

• Slower release of glucose
• Greater spacing between starch doses
• May eliminate the need for nocturnal continuous enteral feed

Maintains normoglycemia for longer

• Improved duration compared to standard cornstarch therapy
• Slower rise and fall in blood glucose level
• Effective as a nighttime feed as it prolongs normoglycemia and allows for a longer sleep period

May reduce plasma insulin response

• Avoidance of hyperinsulinism

Improves appetite

• Promotes hunger for normal food
• May prevent excessive weight gain
• Increases flexibility in lifestyle
• Mealtime enjoyment

Reduced colonic fermentation

• This may indicate improved digestibility and reduced GI symptoms
• Improves quality of life

Who can use Glycosade Hydrothermally Processed Diabetic Nutrition

Glycosade is suitable for use from 5 years of age in the United States and from 2 years of age in Canada
Note: Glycosade must only be started after consulting with a healthcare provider
 

What to Buy with Vitaflo Glycosade

• Dr. Josephs Original Footbrush
• Advanced Orthopaedics Dual Density Diabetic Insert
• PediFix Deep Healing Diabetic Foot Cream

How to prepare VitFlo Glycosade Diabetic Meal?

• Measure the required amount of liquid into a container with a lid. 
• Add the required amount of Glycosade to the container. 
• Typically, a packet of Glycosade can be added to 120 ml (4 fl oz) of cold water or other suitable fluids. 
• Secure the lid and shake until the powder is dissolved. 
• Glycosade is now ready to use. 

Note-

• Do not heat or warm glycosade, as this destroys the properties of the starch. 
• The product should be freshly prepared and consumed immediately

Glycosade Dosage

• To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight, and medical condition of the patient.
• Each 60g packet of Glycosade has an equivalent carbohydrate content to approximately 55g of uncooked cornstarch
• Household Measurements 1 level scoop weighs approximately 5g of product

Storage

• Store in a cool dry place.
• Packets are designed for single use and should be used immediately once opened.

Glycosade Processed Medical Food FAQs

1. What is Glycosade?

Vitaflo has worked with leading metabolic centers, scientists, and individuals with GSD in the development of Glycosade. This hydrothermally processed high amylopectin cornstarch can help keep blood sugar levels within the normal reference range for longer compared to uncooked cornstarch.

2. Why use Glycosade?

A clinical evaluation comparing Glycosade to uncooked cornstarch for the overnight dietary management of GSD has shown that Glycosade:

• Significantly prolongs the duration of normoglycemia to support longer overnight fasting
• Allows a more gradual decrease of blood glucose levels, reducing the risk of a rapid onset of hypoglycemia
• Supports adherence and quality of sleep due to avoidance of a middle-of-the-night dose
• Supports metabolic control, which is expected to positively impact long-term health outcomes