Aug 7, 2023, 03:47 PM IST

Diabetes diet: 8 worst foods for diabetics 

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Packaged snacks

Packaged pastries, cookies and cakes contain refined sugar which causes rapid spike in blood sugar. 

Processed meats

Baken, salami and beef jerky contains harmful chemicals which is linked to diseases such as cancer, heart disease. 

Full-fat dairy products

These products contain saturated fat which increases the risk of heart diseases. They also contribute to obesity. 

White carbohydrates

Bread, rice, and pasta all include "white" carbs that are essentially nutritionally worthless. Additionally, they may lead to blood sugar increases and weight gain.

Sweetened breakfast cereals

Cereals are most commonly consumed processed foods that are high in sugar which can spike your blood sugar and insulin levels. 

Dried fruits

Even though dry fruits are a delicious way to satisfy your appetite but are loaded with sugar. 

French fries

French fries are deep fried in oil that contains unhealthy saturated fats, they are very high in fat and calories.

Alcohol

Alcohol may interfere with diabetes medication. You may want to limit your alcohol consumption as it may limit your liver’s ability to release glucose.