Lemon-Lime Soda (with Caffeine) (1 Can 12 Fl Oz)

Replace regular lemon-lime soda with chilled sparkling water flavored with lemon or lime; choose a caffeine-free version if caffeine seems to worsen your readings.

Avoid drinking soda on an empty stomach; if you choose to have it, have a small portion with a meal containing protein and fiber.

Pair meals or snacks with options such as plain Greek yogurt, nuts, seeds, eggs, or non-starchy vegetables to slow the glucose rise and reduce a later drop.

Keep servings small and avoid refills; pour a measured amount into a glass rather than drinking from the bottle or can.

Limit caffeine from other sources around the same time, since caffeine can amplify glucose variability for some people.

If you have symptoms of low glucose, repeated unusual readings, or take glucose-lowering medication, discuss the pattern with a clinician rather than relying on soda to manage it.