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Diabetesis a serious condition that affects over 38 million Americans, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Diabetes is a health issue that can cause major complications.
Diet plays a big factor with diabetes, and many foods can spike your blood sugar.
Knowing which foods to limit is key to staying healthy and helping manage diabetes.
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Here are 15 breakfast foods that spike your blood sugar.
It is normal to have a temporary sugar spike.
She adds, “Complex carbohydrates are items like whole grains, vegetables, beans and legumes.
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The main difference between these two groups is fiber content.
Fiber is what helps carbohydrates to be digested slower and slows down a blood sugar spike.
Types of carbohydrates and quantity of carbohydrates are important to control blood sugar spikes.
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Having a diet high in simple carbohydrates can cause blood sugar to spike.”
Bagels
Bagels are an easy go-to in the mornings but can give a serious sugar rush.
She explains, “Many bagels have more than 40 grams of carbohydrates and little to no fiber.
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Jackson says, “Pancakes are traditionally made with white flour.
White flour has minimal fiber or protein.
While it’s hard to eat griddle favorites without syrup, it can be a risk.
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Together, they create a high-glycemic-index meal that triggers a fast and significant spike in blood sugar levels.”
So, if you enjoy a fancy coffee drink packed with sugar, think twice next time before ordering.
“Drinks made with sugar can cause a spike in blood sugar.
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Often, people don’t realize how much sugar is in some of these beverages.
They are also more readily absorbed in a liquid form.”
This breakfast treat is a surefire way to raise your blood sugar.
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“In addition, maple syrup tends to go hand in hand with these foods.
Adding maple syrup is quite literally adding sugar to an already high-carb meal.”
“In addition to fruit’s wonderful array of vitamins and antioxidants, they also contain naturally occurring sugars.
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These sugars are what provide their sweet taste, however, they also raise blood sugar levels.
“Pastries are a high carbohydrate food that often contains saturated fats,” Beney says.
“Foods high in carbohydrates can cause a spike in blood sugar.”
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“French toast is often made with toast as a base,” Beney explains.
When topped with breakfast syrup or fruit can cause a spike and blood sugar.”
Crepes
Crepes are a beloved breakfast favorite because of their versatility and wide-ranging fillings.
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This can leave you feeling hungry and tired only a couple of hours after consuming it.”
But there’s another reason cereals cause a spike.
Nas says, “Many popular cereals are made from refined grains and are sweetened heavily with added sugars.
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Shah says, “Some types of flavored yogurts can contain more grams of sugar than a soda.
She explains, “These sugars surge into our bloodstream, leading to a steep blood sugar spike.
It’s often followed a few hours later by a rapid blood sugar crash too.
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Saalinger says, “White bread is considered to be simple carbohydrates.”
White bread has little fiber because it’s more processed than whole-grain bread.
“White bread is carbohydrate-dense and can easily go over the recommended portion size,” Saalinger explains.
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“For this reason, these foods can cause blood sugar to spike.”
Saalinger says, “These types of food are digested quickly, which causes a spike in blood sugar.
Fast food is something to eat seldomly.
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If you want fast food, Saalinger advises ordering protein, such as omelets with veggies.
Granola
Another seemingly healthy breakfast is granola, but Chappell explains how it affects your blood sugar.
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