So there are so many different options you have to drink as a diabetic and the question is which is the best and which should you stay away from.

How does drinking a beverage affect a diabetic?

So a common question is how does drinking a beverage affect a diabetic. Does it affect your blood sugar? Could it affect their blood pressure? And couldn’t also affect the medication they’re taking.

Are Sugary drinks ok like soda?

So I think it’s pretty common knowledge that a diabetic should stay away from drinks with a lot of sugar. This will include things like Gatorade soda beverages and also most importantly alcohol.

Why should a diabetic stay away from alcohol?

We already know the damaging effects of alcohol and what I found with all the patients that I’ve worked with is that alcohol really hurts the liver. You could see it in simple lab tests such as AST and ALT.

There are a few other inflammatory test you can look at but those are the basic ones that really uncover how liver enzymes are working. This test is found in a basic metabolic panel. It’s the one that your doctor usually runs.

Is it true that the liver cannot be healthy in a diabetic?

Well in my experience and seeing hundreds of patients I’ve never seen a healthy liver in a diabetic.

The reason why I say this is that unfortunately they don’t typically run the tests necessary to see the full scope of the liver and if there’s actually damage.

So how does this affect what a diabetic drinks?

So my big recommendation is diabetics while they’re trying to improve their diabetes should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

Watch the video below about more options related to what you should and shouldn’t be drinking.

This information could help you really understand the diet you’ll need to see improvements in your weight and blood sugar.

Summary:

So diabetics don’t have to struggle with knowing what to drink as long as they follow the guys above and the video that I just put together. I wish you nothing but the best and beating and reversing your diabetes.

Stay motivated and stay consistent.

Be Well. Stay well.

Dr Jonathan Spages

164 thoughts on “What do Healthy Diabetics Drink?

  1. Barb says:

    I didnt know what diabetics should drink prior to this blog. I thought maybe soft drinks were good but after reading this article is makes more sense. I hate water so I am glad Dr Spages makes sense of what I should drink as a Type II diabetic. Thanks

    1. You are welcome. See the articles about food for diabetics too.

  2. Willy says:

    So a common question is how does drinking a beverage affect a diabetic.

  3. Renzo says:

    Good way of explaining about Type 2 Diabates.

  4. Janica says:

    I will be more careful on what I am drinking to reverse my Type 2 Diabetes.

  5. Tyler says:

    This content helps me in reversing my Type 2 Diabetes.

  6. Kurt says:

    People who have Type 2 Diabetes need to stay away from soda drinks.

  7. Joyce says:

    Will be adding this to my diet plan to reverse my Type 2 Diabetes.

  8. Gigi says:

    Thank you for this Dr. Spages. I will be more careful for my health.

  9. Ashley says:

    Oh wow I want to drink that too.

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      You can have that 😉

  10. Lena D says:

    I have been diabetic for many years. Its time for me to reverse my type 2 diabetes and get off drugs. Love this blog

  11. Athena Faith says:

    Now I know that even my favorite drink is so bad to me, you make me feel bad about it but thank you for the information Dr. Spages.

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Oh that’s sad to know but it’s for your own good health Faith. 🙂

  12. KEvin says:

    phone number to help my diabetes? how can i reach you?

  13. Andie Krimmy says:

    Can a diabetic drink gatorade?

  14. Nody says:

    Does the doctor help diabetes with drugs or medication?

    1. Dr Spages doesn’t prescribe medication. He prefers to do things naturally but he works with your medical doctor to see what is best for your goals and situation.

  15. Garrett36 says:

    Good way of explaining, and nice post.. time to get rid of these drinks esp. Gatorade and alcohol!

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Thanks! hope it works!

  16. Jhon says:

    A healthy diabetic should stay away from drinks with a lot of sugar.

  17. Addisyn Scott says:

    the question is which is the best and which should you stay away from. So my big recommendation is while they’re trying to improve their diabetes they should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages. Thanks a lot for this Dr. Spages will suggest this blog to anyone!

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Please do!

  18. David says:

    that is so cool Dr. Spages I will surely done your tips.

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Great! 😉

  19. Claire says:

    oh no shocking to know about smoothies, Think to start drinking Herbal tea now coz. Thanks, Dr. Spages.

  20. Ellouisa says:

    Awesome! thanks for the recommendation Dr. Spages

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      My pleasure Ellouisa 😉

  21. Thirty says:

    I really don’t have an idea of what should a healthy diabetic drink. Thanks for your blog that provide Great information.

    1. Dr. Spages says:

      It’s my pleasure Thirty:)

  22. Mikylla Zoe says:

    There’s many advices that other people wanted me to drink because of my diabetes and I think the more I follow them it’s making me feel worse. But after knowing this I know you surely help me Dr. Spages.

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      When you feel you are getting worse, you can visit my site to learn more information about your diabetes. Okay?

  23. Naomie says:

    Yes actually I stop drinking like gatorade a few weeks ago even alcoholic drinks. Thanks for the further information about this.

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      I’m glad to know that Naomie 🙂

  24. Ash says:

    Thank you for this. It helps me lose my weight.

  25. Blecy says:

    If diabetic people trying to improve their type 2 diabetes should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

    1. marcrolin09 says:

      That’s correct

  26. Elsa says:

    I wish you nothing but the best and beating and reversing your type 2 diabetes.

  27. Cuevas says:

    If you are trying to improve your type 2 diabetes you should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

  28. Jowan says:

    There are so many different options you have to drink if you have type 2 diabetes and the question is which is the best and which should you stay away from.

    1. marcrolin09 says:

      Oh, it’s very confusing to decide what option so better to read Dr. Spage’s article.

  29. Felicidad says:

    If you have type 2 diabetes, you should stay away from alcohol.

  30. Howard says:

    Dr. Spages wish you nothing but the best and beating and reversing your type 2 diabetes.

  31. Christopher says:

    Thank you for the valuable information you share especially for those type 2 diabetes.

  32. Noah says:

    Type 2 diabetes should stay away from drinks with a lot of sugar.

  33. Bethany says:

    So if you have type 2 diabetes you don’t have to struggle with knowing what to drink as long as they follow the guys above and the video that Dr. Spages put together.

  34. Daesin says:

    5 stars
    I use about an ounce of good quality fruit juice in a pint beer glass and fill the rest with carbonated water. Pretty much no sugar at all.Love my Sodastream. They still sneak other types of sugar in the low calorie drinks. Even sugar free has other types of sugar.Thanks for the tips Dr Jonathan Spages !

    1. You’re welcome Daesin.

  35. Aimee says:

    There are so many different options you have to drink if you have type 2 diabetes disease.

  36. Richards says:

    Organ meat such as beef and liver is not good for people with type 2 diabetes.

  37. Sophia says:

    My Doctor told me to stay away from all Milk. I did Research and noticed other Doctors giving the Same Advice. Soft Drinks are my Weakness…so Hard to Substitute it with other Drinks. But thanks for the advice Doctor Jonathan Spages.

    1. You’re welcome Sofia:)

  38. Logan says:

    Gatorade soda beverages and also most importantly alcohol. IN short this were all not good to me.

  39. Callum says:

    Thanks man__ trying to do better __ water and lemon is good– but not all of the time– just got to keep staying focused– thanks again Dr. Jonathan Spages.

    1. You’re welcome Callum

  40. Brad says:

    I didn’t know there are different options to drink when you have type 2 diabetes. Thank you Dr. Spages.

  41. Beatrice says:

    5 stars
    The focus of diabetes treatment is often on food, and having a really good, healthy diet. But a lot of people often overlook drinks as a part of that Dr. Jonathan Spages, and the liquids we drink can be blamed for a lot of unexplained blood sugar levels.

    1. Yes it is true Beatrice.

  42. Anna says:

    Type 2 diabetes patients should stay away from alcohol and sugary drinks.

  43. Ryan says:

    Type 2 diabetic patients should stay away from drinks with a lot of sugar.

  44. Faheem says:

    Treating my type 2 diabetes I include foods rich in fiber and healthy carbohydrates in my diet.

  45. Rick says:

    I am thankful for the promising techniques you shared about type 2 diabetes.

  46. Trenton says:

    This is so elaborated! Thank you for sharing it in such a detailed manner. Thanks, Dr. Spages for helping us beating and reversing our diabetes. God bless you and your family! A lot of awareness from your blog, very recommendable!

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Thanks for the feedback Trenton! Glad I’d help 🙂

  47. Kaydence says:

    Thank you ???? Good to know. Your advice is very helpful keep up the good work!

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Welcome! Hope it helps 🙂

  48. Issaih says:

    Thank you for the valuable information you share especially for those type 2 diabetes.

  49. Maryl says:

    Type 2 diabetes should stay away from drinks with a lot of sugar.

  50. Lee says:

    Weight loss results in better control of sugar levels.

  51. Orion says:

    There are natural ways to control type 2 diabetes.

  52. Dannie says:

    Type 2 diabetes patient should always eat healthy food

  53. Dolores says:

    There are many options to drink healthy if you have type 2 diabetes.

  54. Iker Tate says:

    Thank you Doctor for this very useful video, Nice Tips! God Bless! ❤️????????????♥️????

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      You’re welcome! Please see more articles by Dr. Spages about weight loss and diabetes. Have a good day 🙂

  55. Zahra says:

    Wow that is an awesome drink for me, thanks for the tip Dr. Jonathan Spages.

    1. You’re welcome Zahra.

  56. Quill Quimby says:

    4 stars
    Excellent video, the best doctor! I will drink more what this show said Best Diabetic Drinks::,Water,,Green Tea,????,

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Sounds great! thanks for sharing! 🙂

  57. Eliz Brown says:

    4 stars
    You are good at your work and guidance. Your way of explaining is great. Keep up the good work 🙂 I’ve watched many videos about diabetes, but your videos are the best I’ve seen. Thanks for what you do Doc.

    1. Dr. Jonathan Spages says:

      Always welcome 🙂 Please share on social media. Help is appreciated to spread the word to more patients struggling with diabetes 🙂

  58. Elizabeth says:

    so it’s time for me to say goodbye favorite drinks and hello water 🙂

  59. David says:

    Thanks for sharing your healthy treats about what drinks we should drink Dr. Jonathan Spages. We humbly admire your perseverance in helping us people, especially those with type 2 diabetes.

    1. You’re welcome David 😉

  60. Montez says:

    This information could help you really understand weight loss diet

  61. Bruno says:

    This article always have more information about weight loss diet

  62. Huwell says:

    There are many type 2 diabetes-friendly drink that is healthy.

  63. Vice says:

    There are healthy drink that is safe to drink if you have type 2 diabetes.

  64. Bonnie says:

    Dr. Spages is offering you encouraging tips on how to reverse type 2 diabetes.

  65. Corey says:

    According to this article, the paleo crab cake is good for my type 2 diabetes. It’s delicious.

  66. Celsa says:

    Dr. Spage’s recommendation is to improve their type 2 diabetes should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

  67. Solenn says:

    So this is my take on food logs and how they’re important to weight loss diet.

  68. Lan says:

    Before, I will not convinced about reversing type 2 diabetes since I saw this video I am thankful and happy.

  69. Cassius says:

    Thank you Doctor Jonathan Spages for this very useful video, Nice Tips! God Bless! ❤️????????????♥️????

    1. You’re welcome and God bless you too.

  70. Ayako says:

    Dr. Spage’s wish you nothing but the best and beating and reversing your type 2 diabetes

  71. Cai says:

    Type 2 diabetes always drink less sugar

  72. Wei says:

    It’s pretty common knowledge that a patient that has type 2 diabetes should stay away from drinks with a lot of sugar.

  73. Joeler says:

    I don’t know that there are healthy drinks that a patient with type 2 diabetes can safely drink.

  74. Annie says:

    I have type 2 diabetes for one year.

  75. Eafy Scott says:

    There are a drink that is safe for a patient with type 2 diabetes

  76. Celsa says:

    They’re trying to improve their type 2 diabetes should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

  77. Leni says:

    Healthy drink for type 2 diabetes is possible

  78. Diaz says:

    The best and beating and reversing your type 2 diabetes.

  79. Jessa says:

    I like to know that there is healthy drink for type 2 diabetes

  80. Orlan says:

    I just read Dr. Spages article and there are healthy drink for type 2 diabetes can enjoy

  81. Marrie says:

    Type 2 diabetes should drink all healthy

  82. Angelique says:

    They also learned that hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk for diabetes and subclinical hypothyroidism appears to increase this risk only with statin use

  83. Burke says:

    Be sure to eat heathy food when you are in your weight loss diet

  84. Veronika says:

    Type 2 diabetes should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

  85. Devy says:

    Common question is how does drinking a beverage affect a [atient with type 2 diabetes

  86. Myrna says:

    Patients with type 2 diabetes should stay motivated and stay consistent.

  87. Urly says:

    So type 2 diabetes patient don’t have to struggle with knowing what to drink as long as they follow

  88. Deborah says:

    Do you know that there are drink that is healthy for type 2 diabetes patient

  89. Selena says:

    Gonna buy that drink soon thanks for the awesome treat Dr. Jonathan Spages.

    1. You’re welcome Selena 🙂

  90. Daniel says:

    Weight loss results in better control of sugar levels.

  91. Kethy says:

    There are natural ways to control type 2 diabetes.

  92. Ana says:

    I just read Dr. Spages article and there are healthy drink for type 2 diabetes can enjoy

  93. Quenie says:

    Water helps you maintain a healthy body temperature.

  94. Barbara says:

    Energy drinks can be high in both caffeine and carbohydrates for a healthy diabetic drink.

  95. Jay says:

    Soda takes the top spot on the list of drinks to avoid for a healthy diabetic drink.

  96. Anonymous says:

    Kombucha is a fermented beverage typically made from black or green tea to a healthy diabetic drink.

  97. Arnel says:

    A green smoothie can be an excellent way to squeeze some extra fiber and nutrients into your diet while staying hydrated and it is a healthy diabetic drink.

  98. Geraldine says:

    Milk alternatives like almond, oat, rice, soy, rice, or coconut milk are healthy diabetics drink.

  99. Elizabeth says:

    Vegetable juice is healthy diabetics drink.

  100. Regine says:

    Drinking coffee might help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by improving sugar metabolism.

  101. Remington says:

    Herbal tea varieties like chamomile, hibiscus, ginger, and peppermint ta are all excellent options for people with diabetes.

  102. Melissa says:

    Tea has shown that green tea has a positive effect on your general health for a diabetic.

  103. Lisa says:

    Seltzer water is a great fizzy, sugar-free alternative to other carbonated beverages such as soda.

  104. Aldrin says:

    5 stars
    Water. when it comes to hydration, water is the best option for people with type 2 diabetes.

  105. Affelty says:

    Type 2 diabetes patient should always eat healthy food

  106. Akira says:

    There are many options to drink healthy if you have type 2 diabetes.

  107. Yoyong says:

    Wow that is an awesome drink for me, thanks for the tip Dr. Jonathan Spages.

  108. Gave says:

    This information could help you really understand weight loss diet

  109. Cillia says:

    Be sure to eat heathy food when you are in your weight loss diet

  110. Elory says:

    Type 2 diabetes should stay away from alcohol and sugary beverages.

  111. Mia says:

    Common question is how does drinking a beverage affect a [atient with type 2 diabetes

  112. Richard says:

    Patients with type 2 diabetes should stay motivated and stay consistent.

  113. Gian says:

    So type 2 diabetes patient don’t have to struggle with knowing what to drink as long as they follow

  114. Saji says:

    Drinking coffee might help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by improving sugar metabolism.

  115. Kitty L. says:

    Well it can be manage Dr. Jonathan Spages, and we understand the situation.

  116. Valmoria says:

    I just read Dr. Spages article and there are healthy drink for type 2 diabetes can enjoy

  117. Jemma says:

    This article always have more information about weight loss diet

  118. Adam says:

    There are many type 2 diabetes-friendly drink that is healthy.

  119. Quenie says:

    There are healthy drink that is safe to drink if you have type 2 diabetes.

  120. Catty says:

    Dr. Spages is offering you encouraging tips on how to reverse type 2 diabetes.

  121. Allan says:

    According to this article, the paleo crab cake is good for my type 2 diabetes. It’s delicious.

  122. Larame says:

    I just read Dr. Spages article and there are healthy drink for type 2 diabetes can enjoy.

  123. Larah says:

    I like to know that there is healthy drink for type 2 diabetes

  124. Cloe says:

    Thanks for sharing all about this Dr. Jonathan Spages, I’ve been wondering what drinks should I drink and now you help me with that.

    1. I’m happy to help Cloe 🙂

  125. Steffany says:

    Glad to know about your website Dr. Jonathan Spages, thanks for sharing.

  126. Catty says:

    Patients with type 2 diabetes should stay motivated.

  127. Sieltiel says:

    From alcohol and sugary beverages type 2 diabetes should stay away.

  128. Matt says:

    Thanks for the tip Dr. Jonathan Spages that is an awesome drink for me.

  129. Edmark says:

    To drink healthy if you have type 2 diabetes are many options.

  130. Junior says:

    Always eat healthy food for a patient with type 2 diabetes.

  131. Antonios says:

    Water is the best option for people with type 2 diabetes.

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