Whiskey (1 Fl Oz (No Ice))

Avoid drinking whiskey on an empty stomach; have it with a balanced meal containing protein, fiber, and unsaturated fat, such as eggs with non-starchy vegetables or plain Greek yogurt with nuts.

Keep the serving small and sip slowly; avoid multiple pours in one sitting.

Choose plain whiskey with water, ice, or unsweetened soda water; avoid cola, tonic, juice, syrups, and sweet cocktails.

Pair alcohol with fiber-rich lower-carbohydrate foods such as lentils, chickpeas, nuts, or non-starchy vegetables rather than refined snacks or desserts.

Monitor your glucose before drinking and for several hours afterward to identify your personal response, since alcohol effects can be delayed.

If you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication, discuss alcohol use with your clinician; whiskey can also cause delayed low glucose, particularly overnight.