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How to Pick a Healthy Beverage if You Have Diabetes

Sweetened drinks can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes, which may pose challenges for people with diabetes.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on February 20, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | February 16, 2024

Sugar-sweetened beverages can pose a challenge for people with diabetes. Sugar is absorbed by the body quickly, which can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes. Water is the best drink for people with diabetes, but there are other factors to consider, such as whether the drink offers fiber or other nutrients.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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