White wine (1 piece)

Choose a smaller serving of dry white wine and avoid sweet, dessert, or flavored wines, which usually contain more residual sugar.

Drink it with a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach; suitable options include grilled chicken or fish with lentils, non-starchy vegetables, or a small portion of barley.

Avoid combining wine with juice, regular soda, sweet cocktails, bread baskets, desserts, or other refined carbohydrates.

Alternate each serving of wine with water or sparkling water to slow intake and support hydration.

Check your glucose before drinking and again over the following few hours, since alcohol responses can vary and delayed low readings can occur.

If spikes continue, reduce the serving further or discuss alcohol use and glucose-management adjustments with your clinician, especially if you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication.