Sugary Beverage – Examples: Soda, fruit juice, sweetened iced tea, energy drink – Why to avoid: These contain high levels of added sugars and cause rapid blood sugar spikes with little nutritional value.

White Bread, Pasta, and Rice – Why to avoid: These are refined carbs with low fiber, which quickly turn into sugar in the body, causing glucose surges.

Sweets and Baked Good – Examples: Cakes, cookies, doughnuts, candy – Why to avoid: High in sugar, refined flour, and unhealthy fats, these can cause sharp blood sugar rises and lead to weight gain.

Fried Food – Examples: French fries, fried chicken, samosa – Why to avoid: High in trans fats and calories, they can increase insulin resistance and worsen heart risk (common in diabetes).

Full-Fat Dairy Product – Examples: Whole milk, cream, full-fat cheese – Why to avoid: High in saturated fats, which can raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the risk of cardiovascular complications in diabetics.

Sweetened Breakfast Cereal – Why to avoid: Many cereals are high in sugar and low in fiber, causing morning blood sugar spikes that set a bad tone for the day.