Studies were performed that showed that consuming between 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day may further decrease your risk. ~Rob. It’s a small price to pay for the fight against diabetes. Even though tea is also beneficial for preventing heart disease and stroke, take it easy. If a drink has sugar, then beware. Another reason to avoid alcohol is the fact that it can interfere with some of the diabetes drugs that you might have been prescribed by your doctor. I drink green tea personally even though I’m not a big tea drinker. Great article! Good luck with the cucumber juice. So let’s begin with water since it’s the best (although not maybe your top choice when it comes to “boring”) But water IS the best for you. The simple fact is that water cannot and does not raise your blood sugar levels. Water is the best! You can sign up for free by clicking here or you can login if you are already a member. With diabetes, we’re always discussing how important it is to eat healthy foods. Thank you. I may not like every alternate drink for diabetes but I do like most of them including coconut water and tomato juice. If you are a diabetic you can adjust cocktails and you can change an ingredient or two in order to fit it to your needs. Just like everyone else, the best choice for staying hydrated is always WATER! Thanks for sharing See a certified medical professional for diagnosis. Tea is virtually devoid of any calories and is a rich source of several antioxidants making it one of the best beverages for diabetes. Whole fruit is much better and you can check out the glycemic index levels here. Sugar-Free Pina Colada carbs and calories, which alcohol is good for diabetic patients. The smart decision is to discuss it with your doctor. There are always other choices for each of us individually. The taste is very bitter, but the benefits are powerful! Thankfully there are many healthy drinks for us diabetics other than water. ~Rob. The more the word is spread about what healthy drinks there are for people with diabetes the better. You have to be extremely careful about what you eat and drink if you are a diabetes patient. Elaine and Scarlett, Hi Elaine and Scarlett The sugar drinks are off limits for sure! + Mealtime Sugar Defense. That is an enormous amount of sugar that could definitely lead to type 2 diabetes and for all I know it may have. The companies who make energy drinks are just as guilty as the pharmaceutical companies because of all the sugar they put into these drinks. ~Rob. A sweetened orange juice contains approximately 56 grams of calories and 12 grams of carbohydrates as compared to 45 grams of calories and 11 grams of carbohydrates in a fresh orange. I used to drink diet soda all the time until I realized just how bad it is for you. Thank you for your comments! I opted for water instead. The foods you eat can affect your blood sugars,right? ~Rob. Disclaimer: Our content does not constitute a medical consultation. Is rum and diet coke good combination for diabetics? Another good choice for your drinks is bitter gourd juice. Great information for all of us who are striving to get healthier.