This article has been reposted with permission from the Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (GEDSA). It was originally published in June 2021 by the Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (GEDSA) on stayconnected.org.   Hospital patients today are surrounded by technology. If a patient is in the hospital for more than three days, he or she… Continue reading Dispelling 6 Myths About ENFIT® Enteral Feeding Connectors

Are you someone relying on tube feeding or intravenous nutrition support who plans to travel, or a medical professional looking for CE credits? Look no further than Moog’s upcoming “Traveling with Nutrition Support” webinar, streaming live on November 19th at 10:00 am PST and again on December 16th at 12:00 pm PST. Keep reading for… Continue reading Traveling with Nutrition Support Webinars

Image courtesy of Nestlé Health Sciences.   Shield HealthCare is committed to providing excellent customer service and informing you of important product changes. Nestlé Health Science has announced a change in the zinc levels of their Compleat® Original 1.0 formula. The changes are highlighted below:   Compleat® Original 1.0 Unflavored 24×250 mL carton previously had… Continue reading Nestlé Compleat 1.0 Formula Change Notice

  Shield HealthCare is proud to be an ambassador of Malnutrition Awareness Week, which is September 8-12, 2025. Head to nutritioncare.org/maw/ for more information. Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM is a mark of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Logo used with permission from ASPEN.    We’ve all heard the expression “You are what… Continue reading How to Prevent Malnutrition When You Live in a “Food Desert”

If you have diabetes, you might be afraid to eat carb-containing foods. Even though you love bread, pasta, fruit, and rice, you might think they are off-limits since carbohydrates raise blood sugar. You want to take good care of yourself and do everything right, but at the same time, not eating your favorite foods makes… Continue reading You Can Eat Carbs with Diabetes: Here’s What to Add to Your Meal for Stable Blood Sugar

Hearts aren’t just for Valentines – February is also American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, making it more important than ever to prioritize your heart health. One effective way to care for your heart is by adopting a healthier diet, as a balanced nutritional approach can… Continue reading Eating For Heart Health

By organizing your tube-feeding equipment, you can better keep track of your inventory of supplies on hand, and make the tube-feeding process more efficient in the home. We like to call this your 'Enteral Pantry'.

Malnutrition is a critical health issue when a person's diet lacks essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and proteins. This can lead to numerous health problems and complications if not addressed promptly.

If you are unable to meet your nutritional needs by mouth, a feeding tube provides a way to obtain life-saving nutrients. Your doctor may have prescribed this method of feeding to deliver formula and water into your stomach by way of your feeding tube. See the answers below to a few common questions about bolus/syringe feeding.… Continue reading Common Questions about Bolus/Syringe Feeding