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ArticleJournal of diabetes investigation2026

Taiwanese consensus statement on the use of diabetes-specific formula: Scientific evidence.

Chih-Hsun Chu, Hui-Yu Peng, Chun-Chuan Lee, Chih-Yuan Wang, Yuh-Jane Ko, Wen-Hui Chen, Pi-Hui Hsu, Chien-Ning Huang, Yi-Sun Yang, Kuei-Mei Yeh and 2 more

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Chih-Hsun ChuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Hui-Yu PengDepartment of Nutrition, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chun-Chuan LeeDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chih-Yuan WangDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6742-3935
Yuh-Jane KoDepartment of Nutrition, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
Wen-Hui ChenDepartment of Nutrition, Lukang Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
Pi-Hui HsuDietitian, Ancare Nursing Home, Taitung, Taiwan.
Chien-Ning HuangDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Yi-Sun YangDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Kuei-Mei YehDiabetes Health Education Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chung-Mei OuyangFormer Department of Dietetics, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Horng-Yih OuDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3350-6548

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Abstract

introductionMedical Nutrition Therapy remains the cornerstone of diabetes management. Clinical evidence shows that early intervention with medical nutrition therapy can significantly improve cardiometabolic markers, thereby delaying or preventing diabetes-related complications. As part of medical nutrition therapy, diabetes-specific formula has proven to be an effective tool in clinical practice and a viable support alternative in special circumstances where consuming whole foods is challenging. However, Taiwan currently lacks consensus on diabetes-specific formula products, and many patients with diabetes, as well as some healthcare professionals, still hold misconceptions about these products.

methodsTo address these needs, the Taiwanese Association of Diabetes Educators and the Diabetes Association of the Republic of China, Taiwan, collaborated to form an expert panel to formulate consensus statements on the appropriate use of diabetes-specific formula.

resultsFollowing a comprehensive review of international guidelines and clinical evidence, the panel formulated five consensus statements covering indications, clinical benefits, nutritional composition, and practical applications of diabetes-specific formula.

conclusionThis consensus provides evidence-based recommendations for integrating diabetes-specific formula into individualized diabetes care, particularly in patients with poor glycemic control, malnutrition, sarcopenia, gestational diabetes, or diabetic kidney disease. These statements are tailored to Taiwan's healthcare system but may serve as a reference for other regions.

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Diabetes MellitusFood, FormulatedHumansTaiwanDiabetesDiabetes nutritional careDiabetes‐specific formula

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