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[nafecar]

Does anyone use these? The Nepro ones are so expensive, family member needs more protein in their diet. I was wondering about Ensure but I don't know how good it might be for them.

[Heiress-inFL]

Hi nafecar,

I wish I could help you. All I can suggest is to check with a dietician for recommendations, and sometimes they can provide samples to try so that patients can choose a flavor that they like. Good luck.

-HIF

[Marp2]

Hi Nafe,

You might want to check out Boost Glucose Control and compare the nutritional values and price with the Nepro.

http://www.boost.com/nutritional-drinks/boost-glucose-control

[ShowMe]

nafecar.......these kinds of questions should be asked to your family member's doctor. No one here knows that person's physical problems.......

[RainCityGirl]

My mother was on dialysis the last few years of her life, and I believe they gave her a diabetic equivalent of Ensure called Glucerna when she didn't want to eat anything or nothing else tasted good to her.

[Marp2]

Nafe,

Just had a thought. Has H's doctor prescribed Nepro or another high protein glucose control supplement? If so it may be covered by Medicare. I know it is in an institutional setting but it may also be covered by your Part D.

[151949]

Are you certain it is MORE protein because most dialysis patients are on low protien diets.All dialysis patients have a dietitian who works with them at their center - the family and the patient should make an appointment with her/him.

[151949]

On 1/23/2014 Marp2 said:

Nafe,

Just had a thought. Has H's doctor prescribed Nepro or another high protein glucose control supplement? If so it may be covered by Medicare. I know it is in an institutional setting but it may also be covered by your Part D.

In Pa dialysis patients are on medicade not medicare. i think that may be more states as well.

[RainCityGirl]

In Washington state, my mother was on Medicare for her dialysis, but she was also a private pay supplemental insurance holder.

[Marp2]

On 1/23/2014 happy housewife said:

On 1/23/2014 Marp2 said:

Nafe,

Just had a thought. Has H's doctor prescribed Nepro or another high protein glucose control supplement? If so it may be covered by Medicare. I know it is in an institutional setting but it may also be covered by your Part D.

In Pa dialysis patients are on medicade not medicare. i think that may be more states as well.

Nafe is not in PA.