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Choose unsweetened coffee or reduce added sugar, flavored syrups, sweetened creamers, and sweetened plant milks.

Have coffee with a balanced meal or snack containing protein and fat, such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, or nuts, rather than on an empty stomach.

If caffeine seems to raise your readings, try a smaller serving, half-caffeinated coffee, or decaf and compare your response.

Use cinnamon, vanilla, or unsweetened cocoa powder for flavor instead of sugar-based additions.

Avoid pairing coffee with pastries, sweetened breakfast cereals, or other refined-carbohydrate foods.

Take a gentle 10–15 minute walk after drinking coffee or eating alongside it, if appropriate for you.