Energy Drinks
You’re probably not surprised to see these on this list. Energy drinks are designed to give you a burst of energy, and they do this by pumping the drinks full of sugar, caffeine, and other additives. As a diabetic, you want to avoid any burst of anything, which is why you should avoid energy drinks at all costs. This has been backed up by science, and one study found that a single energy drink can increase your blood glucose levels by 30%.
Not only that, but some energy drinks companies don’t reveal every single ingredient in their drinks, which makes them even more dangerous for those who need to monitor what they’re putting in their bodies.
Potato Chips
While there’s nothing wrong with eating the odd potato chip or two, it’s important to note that potato chips aren’t the best foods for diabetics. As we all know, potato chips are deep-fried and then salted and flavored using ingredients that are high in salt and sugar. This can result in a spike in your blood sugar and salt levels, which will ultimately impact how much insulin you need to control your glycemic index.
As if that wasn’t enough, the high salt content in potato chips also makes them highly addictive to the point where you just want to eat more and more. So, you need to stay under control around chips.