High blood sugar is a condition that often occurs among diabetics and even in healthy individuals who consume too much sugar or too many carbohydrates. The American Diabetes Association states that there are many risks associated with having high blood pressure, such as an increased risk of heart disease. High blood sugar can be caused by different things like stress and medication, but are most often related to the diet. Certain foods that increase blood sugar levels should be avoided by those who have diabetes or are at risk of diabetes.
Pie
Pies, whether fruit-filled like apple pie, or another type like pecan pie, can increase blood sugar levels due to the high sugar content. The Mayo Clinic states that pies are high in carbohydrates, which increase blood sugar levels in the body.
Most fruit pies include three servings of carbohydrates in each small slice, according to the Mayo Clinic. Instead of eating a regular pie from a diner or restaurant, people at risk for high blood sugar can make their own pie at home using fresh fruit and an artificial sweetener instead of sugar.
Butter
Butter is a topping and component of many foods that should be limited by people who have high blood sugar levels or diabetes. The Mayo Clinic explains that people with high blood sugar are already at risk for heart problems, so they should avoid unhealthy fats, like saturated fats that clog the arteries.
Butter does not necessarily raise blood sugar levels, but it should be limited by people who have high blood sugar, since it contains saturated fat and can increase the risk of heart disease.
Candy
Many people know that foods with added sugar can increase blood sugar levels, but what's sometimes surprising is how much sugar and how many carbohydrates even a small piece of candy contains.
The Mayo Clinic states that two small "fun size" chocolate bars, or about one ounce of a candy bar counts for one and a half servings of carbohydrates and one and a half servings of fat. Since candy increases blood sugar levels, the Mayo Clinic recommends avoiding candy as much as possible, and at least eat it with some protein if you do choose to eat candy.
Whole Milk
Many people are raised thinking that whole milk is healthy because it contains nutrients like vitamin D. In reality, all the different types of milk have the same amount of vitamins, yet whole milk has high levels of unhealthy, saturated fat.
The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes or high blood sugar, limit their intake of saturated fat from foods like whole milk, to a maximum of 7 percent of daily calories from saturated fat. This is because the saturated fat in whole milk can clog arteries and increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
