Scotch (1 piece)

Avoid drinking scotch on an empty stomach; have a small balanced snack first, such as plain Greek yogurt with berries or a boiled egg with non-starchy vegetables.

Choose water or sparkling water alongside the drink, and avoid mixers, chasers, or cocktails containing juice, regular soda, syrup, or sweet liqueurs.

Keep the serving small and sip slowly; having additional drinks can make glucose responses less predictable, including delayed lows for people using insulin or certain diabetes medications.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after drinking if you feel well and it is safe to do so; avoid strenuous exercise while intoxicated.

Check your glucose more often for several hours afterward, since alcohol can affect levels later as well as soon after drinking.

If spikes happen repeatedly, consider avoiding scotch or discussing a personalized alcohol plan with your clinician, especially if you take insulin or glucose-lowering medicines.