Picture Maria, 58, tossing in bed, her readings erratic from dehydration. One glass of room-temp water with a fresh lemon squeeze became her ritual. The citrus zing cut through the blandness, leaving a clean, tangy afterglow. Studies suggest hydration dilutes blood glucose, while lemon’s vitamin C may aid uptake. She woke lighter, less parched. But hold on—the next one’s warmer, cozier.
