Can people with high blood sugar drink milk tea?

Nov 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I really enjoy drinking milk tea, but my blood sugar levels have been high recently. May I ask if it's okay to drink milk tea when blood sugar is elevated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi

Whether patients with high blood sugar can drink milk tea needs to be considered from the following aspects:

1. Milk tea is mainly composed of tea, syrup, and creamer, and contains relatively high levels of trans fatty acids, sugar, caffeine, and fat. Patients with high blood sugar should avoid foods high in sugar, fat, or trans fatty acids. The high sugar and fat content in milk tea may cause a rapid increase in blood glucose levels, which is not conducive to blood sugar control.

2. Although the caffeine content in milk tea is relatively low, it may still have some impact on blood sugar levels. Particularly for patients with significant blood sugar fluctuations, consumption should be avoided as much as possible. Even so-called "sugar-free" or "low-sugar" milk teas may contain sugar substitutes or other additives that can affect blood sugar, and ingredients such as creamer and non-dairy creamer may affect lipid metabolism, indirectly influencing blood sugar control.

Therefore, patients with high blood sugar are advised to be particularly cautious when drinking milk tea. It is best to choose sugar-free, low-fat versions and maintain a balanced overall dietary structure, avoiding excessive intake of calories and sugar at one time.