One aspect of consuming a healthy diet that may be overlooked once a person learns that they have diabetes is what they can drink. Sources often place considerable emphasis on the foods that people who have diabetes can eat, but not on what they can drink. Start rethinking what you are drinking because what you drink can be just as important as what you eat.

Do you drink juice with your breakfast every day? It is fruit juice, so it has to be healthy, right? A cup of orange juice has an estimated 28 grams of sugar. Choose a tomato-based juice instead of sweet fruit juices.

One serving of your favorite fruit punch provides good amounts of several vitamins. You think it is healthy, but it likely has high amounts of added sugars which can cause a spike in your blood sugar.

Soda and energy drinks are an unhealthy choice for people who have diabetes. Both of them have a high amount of sugar. They provide little to no real nutritional value. They can cause a blood sugar spike and weight gain.

Do you drink bottled fruit-flavored waters that you believe are great alternatives to unhealthy sodas? Check the label. Some bottled waters contain little if any fruit juice, but contain a high level of added sugar.

Drinking a glass of wine to celebrate a special occasion will not harm you, like drinking regular soda or sugary fruit juices. Remember to limit alcohol, because alcohol can potentially lead to a drop in blood sugar. Think about the unhealthy effects on your body before consuming too much alcohol.