11/21/2025
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Foods to Avoid for Diabetes
1. Sugary Drinks
Soda, sweet tea, energy drinks — instant blood sugar spikes.
2. Candy & Desserts
Cakes, pastries, chocolates — fast carbs, fast spikes.
3. White Carbs
White bread, white rice, pasta — act just like sugar.
4. Fried Foods
Fries, fried chicken — worsen insulin resistance.
5. Processed Snacks
Chips, crackers, packaged cookies — carb-heavy and salty.
6. High-Fat Meats
Bacon, sausages, fatty beef — raise heart disease risk.
7. Sugary Packaged Foods
Flavored yogurt, granola bars, sweetened oatmeal.
8. Large Starchy Portions
Too much rice, pasta, or potatoes causes spikes.
9. Sweet Cocktails & Alcohol
Cause unpredictable sugar swings.