Decaffeinated Coffee (made From Ground) (1 Mug (8 Fl Oz))

Drink the decaffeinated coffee plain; avoid sugar, syrups, sweetened creamers, flavored powders, and milk alternatives with added sugars.

Have coffee with or after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach, especially one containing protein, fiber, and unsaturated fat.

If you add milk, choose an unsweetened option and use a small amount; consider unsweetened soy milk or plain dairy milk rather than sweetened oat-based drinks.

Pair it with a small stabilizing snack if needed, such as plain Greek yogurt, a handful of nuts, or a hard-boiled egg.

Try a different decaffeination method or brand, since residual caffeine and individual ingredients can vary; compare your glucose response under otherwise similar conditions.

Check whether the rise is reproducible by testing plain decaf coffee on separate days, and discuss consistent or large spikes with your clinician.