Diabetes is an incurable condition that affects children and adults. Diabetics have trouble naturally controlling their blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can cause such issues as blurred vision and confusion--you may even pass out. Diabetes also increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Eat a well-balanced diet and avoid foods that could harm your health.
Steak
Avoid steak if you're diabetic. While steak is full of protein and naturally free of carbohydrates, which raise blood sugar levals, the problem lies in the fat. Steak and other types of red meat are high in total fat and saturated fat. Limit your saturated fat intake, since diabetes already puts you at high risk of heart disease and high cholesterol, recommends the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Choose leaner types of meat, such as chicken breasts or fish.
Soy Sauce
Diabetics often marinate their foods in soy sauce, or stir-fry meats and vegetables in it, since it's much lower in calories than butter or oil. However, soy sauce is high in sodium. Diabetics should limit their intake of sodium to 2,400 mg a day or less, since they already are at risk of high blood pressure, according to the Diabetes and Hormone Center of the Pacific. Use olive oil instead of soy sauce if you are diabetic.
Candy
Avoid candy if you're diabetic. This includes such candy as lollipops, chocolate bars and gummy candies. Candy is high in sugar, which raises your body's blood sugar levels. If your blood sugar levels become too high, you run the risk of going into a hyperglycemic state, in which you'll experience excessive sweating, chills and fainting. While sugar-free candies are available, they almost always contain sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols are byproducts of sugar that can cause such severe gastrointestinal distress as bloating, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
White Rice
Avoid white rice, which is high in carbohydrates. A cup of white rice has about 53 g of carbohydrates, according to CalorieKing.com. Your body digests carbohydrates much quicker than protein or fat, so white rice raises your blood sugar levels, according to the Diabetes and Hormone Center of the Pacific. Eating too many carbohydrate foods can make your diabetic condition worse. Since white rice contains very little fiber, you also may feel hungry again soon after eating it.
