Espresso Martini (1 Cocktail)

Avoid drinking an espresso martini on an empty stomach; have a balanced meal first with protein, fat, and slower-digesting carbohydrates such as eggs with beans or plain Greek yogurt with berries.

Limit the drink to one, sip it slowly, and alternate with water; alcohol can lower glucose for several hours after drinking, especially overnight.

Choose a lower-sugar version: ask for less or no added syrup, avoid sweet liqueurs where possible, and use a smaller serving.

Monitor your glucose before drinking, during the following hours, and before bed if you use a meter or continuous monitor; be alert for delayed lows overnight.

Keep fast-acting glucose available, such as glucose tablets or juice, and treat symptoms of low glucose promptly; do not rely on coffee or more alcohol to correct a low.

If you use insulin or glucose-lowering medicines, discuss alcohol-specific dosing and safety guidance with your clinician; avoid alcohol if you have repeated lows or cannot monitor glucose.