1. High-sugar foods
Soft drinks, candies, sweet fruits like lychees, longans, and watermelons, and dried fruits all contain large amounts of sugar. These cause insulin levels to drop while blood sugar rises rapidly, making diabetes harder to control.
2. Refined grains
Processed grains lose most of their vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. Because they have a high glycemic index, refined grains can cause blood sugar to spike, forcing the body to produce more insulin — which increases the risk of diabetes.
3. High-fat meats and dairy products
These foods are rich in saturated fat, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The American Diabetes Association recommends that saturated fat intake not exceed 7% of total daily calories.
High-fat meats include beef tenderloin, lamb, pork chops, dark poultry, organ meats, fried chicken, sausages, cold cuts, and bacon.
High-fat dairy products include whole milk, cream, butter, heavy cream, and cheeses such as cheddar.
