Cafe lungo (1 1 Serving (120ml))

Try a decaffeinated lungo or half-caf version; caffeine can raise glucose in some people even without sugar.

Drink the lungo after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach, especially if your readings are consistently higher with morning coffee.

Avoid adding sugar, flavored syrups, sweetened creamers, or sweetened plant milks; choose unsweetened milk or a small amount of plain dairy instead.

Pair coffee with protein and fat, such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, or a small handful of nuts, rather than pastries or sweet breakfast foods.

Take a 10–15 minute easy walk after having coffee and breakfast to help blunt the rise.

Run a simple comparison for several days: regular lungo versus decaf, at the same time of day and with the same meal, and use the option that produces the smaller response.