What You're Drinking Could Be the Problem With Your Diabetes Numbers
Mon Feb 02 2026
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If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and you’re frustrated that your A1C is still high—or that losing weight feels harder than it should—this episode may help explain why.
In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, I break down one of the most overlooked lifestyle habits that quietly contributes to weight gain, insulin resistance, and blood sugar instability: what you’re drinking.
Many people focus on food but rarely examine their daily beverages. Sweet tea, juice, sports drinks, coffee drinks, and even “healthy” smoothies can contain significant amounts of sugar, making blood sugar harder to manage and weight loss more difficult—whether you have diabetes or not.
I also share a personal story from early in my health journey that completely changed how I read nutrition labels and view sugar, especially in drinks. From there, I explain how sugary beverages impact blood sugar and how to make realistic, sustainable swaps without feeling deprived.
This episode is part of an ongoing series focused on the everyday lifestyle behaviors that contribute to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes—and how to start making simple changes that actually stick.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why sugary drinks impact blood sugar differently than solid foodHow liquid calories can slow weight lossCommon beverages that quietly spike blood sugarHow to spot added sugars on nutrition labelsSimple drink swaps you can start today
Learn more about the podcast and access additional resources at
https://www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com
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Download FREE resources to help you stay focused and consistent at BeatingDiabetesLifestyle.com
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Send us a text If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and you’re frustrated that your A1C is still high—or that losing weight feels harder than it should—this episode may help explain why. In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, I break down one of the most overlooked lifestyle habits that quietly contributes to weight gain, insulin resistance, and blood sugar instability: what you’re drinking. Many people focus on food but rarely examine their daily beverages. Sweet tea, juice, sports drinks, coffee drinks, and even “healthy” smoothies can contain significant amounts of sugar, making blood sugar harder to manage and weight loss more difficult—whether you have diabetes or not. I also share a personal story from early in my health journey that completely changed how I read nutrition labels and view sugar, especially in drinks. From there, I explain how sugary beverages impact blood sugar and how to make realistic, sustainable swaps without feeling deprived. This episode is part of an ongoing series focused on the everyday lifestyle behaviors that contribute to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes—and how to start making simple changes that actually stick. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why sugary drinks impact blood sugar differently than solid foodHow liquid calories can slow weight lossCommon beverages that quietly spike blood sugarHow to spot added sugars on nutrition labelsSimple drink swaps you can start today Learn more about the podcast and access additional resources at https://www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Support the show Download FREE resources to help you stay focused and consistent at BeatingDiabetesLifestyle.com _____________________ Connect With Me To submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me. Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Email - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Instagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle _____________________ ©Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle