Long Island Iced Tea (1 Drink (5 Fl Oz))

Avoid or limit Long Island Iced Tea when possible: it combines multiple spirits with sweetened mixers, which can raise glucose quickly.

If you choose to drink, ask for a smaller serving with unsweetened soda water, fresh citrus, and no syrup, cola, sweet-and-sour mix, or juice; avoid adding extra sugar.

Do not drink on an empty stomach. Have a balanced meal or snack first, such as eggs with non-starchy vegetables, plain Greek yogurt with nuts, or cheese with cucumber.

Sip slowly, alternate with water, and avoid drinking more than one alcoholic beverage in a short period.

Check your glucose before drinking and for several hours afterward, since alcohol can cause delayed low glucose, especially if you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication.

Seek urgent medical advice for persistent very high readings, vomiting, confusion, deep/rapid breathing, or positive ketones.