For use in the dietary management of
People with diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia or impaired glucose tolerance who have, or are at-risk of, disease-related malnutrition or have increased energy and protein requirements.
Important notice
- Not for parenteral use.
- Not suitable for people with galactosaemia.
- Not suitable for people with fructosaemia.
- Not suitable for people requiring a fibre free diet.
- Not suitable for people with cow’s milk protein allergy.
- Not suitable for infants and children under 3 years of age.
- Use with caution in children aged 3-6 years of age.
- Must be used under medical supervision.
Directions of use
- Shake well before use.
- Best served chilled.
- Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Once opened, close the bottle and store in the refrigerator.
- Discard unused content after 24 hours.
FAQs
Diasip is a ready-to-drink 200ml low glycaemic nutrition supplement that is high in calories (208kcal) with 9.8g of protein and contains 28 vitamins and minerals per bottle. It can be used in addition to a healthy varied diet, which can assist with aiding recovery when unwell, improving body weight and quality of your life. Diasip is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.
Diasip is for the dietary management of people with diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia or impaired glucose tolerance and have, or are at-risk of, disease related malnutrition, or have increased energy and protein requirements.
Diasip is not suitable for people with galactosaemia, fructosaemia, cow’s milk protein allergy or those requiring a fibre free diet. Not suitable for infants and children under 3 years of age. Use with caution in children aged 3-6 years.
Diasip is high in calories (208cal) with 9.8g of protein and 28 vitamins and minerals, plus 5g of added fibre per bottle. The complete list of ingredients can be found on the Diasip Product Fact Sheet.
Diasip contains lactose.
Diasip contains cow’s milk, fish and soy.
Yes, Diasip is halal certified.
Nutricia UK and/or Ireland have Kosher approval for this product.
Diasip does not have any gluten containing ingredients.
No detectable gluten when tested to a sensitivity level of less than 5 parts per million (<5 ppm i.e. <5mg/kg)
There’s no preparation needed; Diasip is presented in a ready to drink 200ml bottle. It’s best served chilled, but usage needs to be determined by a healthcare professional. Store in a cool, dry place and once opened, close the bottle store in the refrigerator. Ensure you discard unused contents after 24 hours.
Diasip is for the dietary management of people with diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia or impaired glucose tolerance who have, or are at-risk of, disease-related malnutrition, or have increased energy and protein requirements.
Diasip is available in a delicious vanilla flavour.
Diasip can be purchased via calling our Customer Support Team on 1800 884 367 or from your local pharmacy.
Diasip is presented in a ready-to-drink 200ml bottle. It’s best served chilled and always shake well before use. Your exact usage needs to be determined by a healthcare professional. There are recipes available to show you how Diasip can be incorporated to create a delicious smoothie or snack. Always take as directed by your healthcare professional.
You should be able to take Diasip with most medications. For any medication that specifies to be taken on an empty stomach, do not take these with Diasip. Interactions between medications and food and drink may exist. If you are unsure or have questions, ask your prescribing doctor about whether Diasip can be taken with your medication.
Oral nutritional supplements help you to meet your daily nutritional needs when your usual diet is not sufficient. They are available in a range of flavours and formats including:
- Milkshake style available in either 200ml bottle or a 125ml bottle, these ready-to-drink shakes are high in protein and energy. There are also options that are high in fibre and nutritionally complete.
- Juice style which is high in energy and available in a ready-to-drink 200ml bottle, providing an alternative for people who prefer fruit juice flavours or a change from a milkshake format.
Oral nutritional supplements can be suitable for cancer patients under healthcare professional guidance. Nutritional care guidelines1-2 recommend the use of oral nutritional supplements for patients with cancer that are unable to meet their nutritional needs with their regular diet alone.
The Fortisip range can be purchased from our online store or by calling our Customer Support Team on 1800 884 36.You can also set up regular deliveries via our online store subscription service with free delivery on all orders over $50.
For more information call the Nutricia Careline on 1800 438 500.
References:
1.Muscaritoli at al. ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical Nutrition in cancer. Clin Nutr. 2021 May;41000920(5):2898-2913.
2.Arends et al. Cancer cachexia in adult patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines. ESMO Open. 2021’6(3):100092