Oats (Quaker) (1 Serving) and Coffee (1 Mug (8 Fl Oz))

Choose a smaller portion of plain steel-cut or rolled oats, and avoid instant or flavored packets with added sugar.

Pair oats with protein and fat, such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, chia seeds, walnuts, or almond butter.

Use unsweetened coffee; skip sugar, syrups, sweetened creamers, and sugary plant milks.

Add lower-sugar toppings such as berries, cinnamon, chia, or ground flax instead of honey, maple syrup, dried fruit, or granola.

Avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach if that worsens your readings; have it alongside a balanced meal rather than before eating.

Check your glucose response to different oat portions and coffee preparations, and discuss repeated large spikes with your clinician or diabetes care team.