Be on the lookout for surprising causes of high blood sugar
Some "healthy" foods such as bananas can rapidly push blood sugar up, according to Deborah Malkoff-Cohen, MS, RD, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Insulin Pump Trainer in private practice in New York City. "A banana has as many carbs as two slices of bread," she says. Other surprising foods that can spike blood sugar include flavored Greek yogurt, ketchup, and barbecue sauce. Learn more about other sneaky things that raise blood sugar. "Look at carbs and sugar on food labels, and if they are close in number, don't eat that food," she says.