12 Foods to Avoid When You Have Diabetes

and sugar, causing quick blood sugar spikes and potential weight gain, which

can worsen diabetes.3

Limit or avoid desserts made with unhealthy carbs, including:

Pies
Cookies
Croissants
Danishes
Brownies
Cake
You can make healthier desserts by using whole grains and other nutritious ingredients. For instance, use whole wheat flour to make banana bread, or use oats and fruit to make a cobbler.3

  1. Sugar-Free or No-Added Sugar Foods

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Many people assume that sugar-free and no-sugar-added foods will not impact their