Avoid Sugary Drinks

Finally, when it comes to diabetes control and prevention, sugary drinks are, without a doubt, one of the most important things to avoid.

Sugary beverages such as fruit juice and full sugar sodas are loaded full of simple sugars which can spike insulin levels and leave you with dangerously high blood sugar levels. Because they’re beverages as well, they enter the bloodstream much quicker than whole foods.

The temptation is to instead drink “diet” sodas, but despite being low in calories and sugar-free, they are instead sweetened with artificial sweeteners which have been found to be bad for the body.

Instead, drink plenty of water, herbal teas, and other natural beverages with natural, low-sugar sweeteners if required.