Almonds (1 Almond), Pistachio Nuts (1 Kernel) and Walnuts (1 Nut)

Reduce the serving size and weigh it: start with 10–15 g of nuts, then compare your glucose response with a larger portion on a different day.

Prefer almonds or walnuts over pistachios when testing, since pistachios generally provide more digestible carbohydrate per typical handful.

Eat nuts as part of a balanced meal rather than alone, pairing them with protein such as eggs or plain unsweetened Greek yogurt and non-starchy vegetables.

Choose plain, unsweetened nuts; avoid honey-roasted, candied, flavored, or trail-mix versions that may contain added sugars or dried fruit.

Split the portion across the day instead of eating one large handful at once, and avoid combining nuts with other carbohydrate-rich foods in the same snack.

Repeat a controlled test: eat the same measured portion at the same time of day for several occasions, noting sleep, exercise, stress, and any meal eaten beforehand; discuss persistent unexpected rises with a clinician.