Green Tea (Lipton) (1 Serving)

Drink plain, unsweetened green tea; avoid sugar, honey, syrups, sweetened powders, and bottled green-tea drinks.

Check add-ins such as flavored creamers, milk alternatives, and “zero-sugar” sweeteners, since some can still affect your glucose response; try the tea plain first.

Have green tea with or after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach, especially if caffeine seems to trigger a rise.

If you want a snack with it, choose a small portion of nuts or plain Greek yogurt to blunt a rapid rise.

Use a smaller serving or choose decaffeinated green tea for several days to see whether caffeine is contributing.

Repeat the test under similar conditions and discuss persistent or unexpected rises with your clinician, as sensor timing or individual responses can vary.