Flavored Oatmeal
You might be wondering what oatmeal is doing on this list. After all, it’s generally considered to be one of the best breakfast options for those with diabetes as it’s full of all the good stuff and is a slow-release food that will help to maintain your blood sugar levels. However, flavored oatmeal is a whole different story. This type of oatmeal is full of added extras, such as extra sugars and preservatives.
Of course, if you don’t like the taste of regular oatmeal, you can flavor this food yourself using fresh and natural ingredients such as homemade granola, nut butters, and diabetic-friendly toppings.
Processed Meats
No, diabetics don’t have to become vegetarian. But if you’re already diabetic or in the pre-diabetic stage, it’s probably best to cut processed meats out of your diet. This notion has been backed by a study undertaken by Harvard University. they found that eating processed meats has the ability to increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes by a whopping 19%. That’s because these processed meats are extremely high in preservatives and salt.
Fresh meat is perfectly healthy for diabetics to eat, but processed meat is a no-go. This is especially true as it’s also been found that processed meats can also increase the body’s resistance to insulin.