MUMBAI, India, November 13, 2025 – Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of a new and advanced formulation of Ensure Diabetes Care. Building on over 30 years of pioneering scientific nutrition and supported by more than 60 clinical trials, this innovation empowers people with diabetes to live a better life.
It features a triple care system with vital nutrients, including 4X higher myo-inositol*, a low glycemic index carbohydrate blend, which is designed to help minimize blood sugar spikes. Combined with high protein and high fiber, these nutrients work together to support blood sugar control, help reduce cholesterol, and aid in weight management. This also helps preserve lean muscle during weight loss, while significantly reducing overall body fat, including visceral fat — stored deep in the belly around organs like the liver and pancreas — which is linked to conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. **i
Globally, diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges today with 589 million adults living with the condition, and this number is predicted to rise to 853 million by 2050.ii India, with 101 million people living with the condition, ranks second worldwide in diabetes prevalence.iii Focusing on proven solutions — including nutrition’s essential role in diabetes management — can help decrease this burden.
Nutrition and glycemic control are important factors that may be a challenge to manage. Glycemic control refers to how well a person is able to maintain their blood glucose levels within a healthy range. Three out of four people living with diabetes have poor glycemic control due to a variety of factors that include nutritional habitsiv, genetic predispositionv and lifestylevi,vii
Agnes Siew Ling Tey, Ph.D., senior lead, clinical science and nutrition in Abbott’s Asia-Pacific nutrition R&D centre says, “Diabetes-specific nutritional formula is a cornerstone of diabetes management. Clinical evidence shows that it can significantly improve glycemic control, reduce cardiometabolic risk, and support weight management.viii When integrated into lifestyle interventions, it offers a powerful tool to enhance long-term health outcomes for people living with diabetes.ix”
She further added: “Finding the right nutritional plan for diabetes management is a critical part of optimizing quality of life, but it’s not easy. Ensure Diabetes Care’s new and advanced formulation is a science-backed and convenient solution to help those living with diabetes adjust their lifestyles and take control of their health.”
New and Advanced Ensure Diabetes Care Formulation
The new Ensure Diabetes Care formulation features an advanced blend of ingredients designed to help support diabetes management.x The new formula has:
Anirban Basu, general manager for Abbott’s nutrition business in India says: “As diabetes continues to impact millions of lives across India and the world, solutions that empower individuals to take charge of their health are more critical than ever. Abbott’s new and advanced Ensure Diabetes Care formula reflects the company’s commitment to advancing science-based nutrition that supports better glycemic control and overall well-being. By integrating targeted nutrients and clinically proven ingredients, this innovation offers a meaningful step forward in helping people with diabetes live healthier, more active lives.”
Formats
Available in two flavors: Vanilla and Chocolate in 200gm, 375gm, 950gm, 1425gm and 1900gm pack sizes to meet need requirements.
Availability
The product is available at all pharmacies and ecommerce platforms: Apollo | Medplus | Amazon | Flipkart | Blinkit | Zepto | Big Basket| Swiggy Instamart | Tata 1mg | Netmeds
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*As compared to the previous formulation
**When 1-2 serves/day were used as a (partial) meal replacement as part of standard of care [including prescribed medication, diet and exercise] in overweight or obese individuals with type 2 diabetes.
#Soluble dietary fiber taken as part of a diet contributes to reduction of blood cholesterol levels.
iTey SL, Chee WSS, Deerochanawong C, Berde Y, Lim L-L, Boonyavarakul A, Wakefield B, Baggs G, Huynh DTT. Diabetes-specific formula with standard of care improves glycemic control, body composition, and cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes: results from a randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2024;11:1400580. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1400580.
iihttps://diabetesatlas.org/
iiihttps://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/landia/PIIS2213-8587(23)00119-5.pdf
ivMohan V, et al. Indian J Med Res. 2018 Nov;148(5):531-538
vRhee E-J. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2015;30(3):263–269
viRamachandran A, et al. World J Diabetes. 2012;3(6):110-117
viiBorgharkar SS, et al. BMJO Open Diabetes Res Care. 2019;7:e000654
viiiTey SL, Chee WSS, Deerochanawong C, Berde Y, Lim L-L, Boonyavarakul A, Wakefield B, Baggs G, Huynh DTT. Diabetes-specific formula with standard of care improves glycemic control, body composition, and cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes: results from a randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2024;11:1400580. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1400580.
ixAustralian Diabetes Society (ADS), Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), & Dietitians Australia. (2024). Consensus statement: The use of diabetes specific nutritional formulas in type 2 diabetes. Australian Diabetes Society. Retrieved 15 September 2025 from https://www.diabetessociety.com.au/guideline/consensus-statement-diabetes-specific-nutritional-formulas-in-t2d/
Mechanick JI, Marchetti A, Hegazi R, Hamdy O. Diabetes-specific nutrition formulas in the management of patients with diabetes and cardiometabolic risk. Nutrients. 2020;12(12):3616. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12123616.
Noronha JC, Mechanick JI. Is there a role for diabetes-specific nutrition formulas as meal replacements in type 2 diabetes? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022;13:874968. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.874968.
xPeng J. Br J Nutr. 2019;121(5):560-566
xi{When 1-2 serves/day were used as a (partial) meal replacement as part of standard of care [including prescribed medication, diet and exercise] in overweight or obese individuals with type 2 diabetes,} Total cholesterol: HDL cholesterol ratio was reduced in adults with type 2 diabetes and BMI ≥27.5 kg/m². Tey SL, et al. Front. Nutr. 2024; 11:1400580
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