Skip the sugary drinksand the inevitable blood sugar spikeand sip on these dietitian-approved low-sugar options instead.
A trip to the Dunkin' drive-thru always feels like a delicious treatespecially since their menu isloadedwith treats.
This can be especially challenging for anyone living with pop in 2 diabetes.
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“For best blood sugars, order a small size.”
The sugar here comes naturally from the milk.
The protein and fat in milk help to slow down digestion and reduce blood sugar spikes.
Americano
Want to elevate your usual order of black drip coffee?
“Americano coffee is a simple combination of espresso diluted with water,” says Thomason.
Dunkin’s Americano contains two shots of their 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso over hot water.
Along with being low in sugar, research has shown how green tea can actually benefit blood glucose levels.
Added sugars can cause abruptblood sugar spikesand crashes that people with diabetes will want to avoid.
When ordering a drink, look for low-sugar or no-sugar drink options.
