Tequila (1 Fl Oz (No Ice))

Avoid drinking tequila on an empty stomach; have it only with a balanced meal containing protein, fiber, and healthy fat.

Choose unsweetened tequila served neat, on the rocks, or with soda water and lime; avoid sweetened mixers, juices, syrups, and liqueurs.

Keep the portion small and sip slowly; alcohol can cause delayed and unpredictable glucose changes, especially if you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication.

Pair it with lower-carbohydrate options such as eggs, grilled chicken or fish, avocado, nuts, plain Greek yogurt, or non-starchy vegetables.

Check your glucose before drinking and for several hours afterward, including before bed, to identify delayed drops or rises.

Discuss alcohol use with your clinician if you take diabetes medication, have frequent lows, or have liver disease.