Should an obese 72 year old insulin dependant diabetic drink a supplement such as ensure? aren't such supplements full of sugar and fat he doen't need? he eats what he wants.

Hello. : Hello. Great question. There are a variety of types of ensure products with differing indications. Ensure is considered a balanced nutrition product. It contains carbohydrates and protein amongst other things. It can be taken with meals or between them. Ensure may be used by someone who is recovering from surgery or a illness; for someone who can't keep up their weight or for people on low residual diets. The makers of ensure state that it should be used under medical supervision. Thus, this is something that should be addressed with his doctor who would have a better idea of it would be detrimental or helpful for him. I would be concerned about this man using this supplement without checking with his medical provider.