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Avoid These Foods for Lower Blood Sugar

By Michael Gollust

Medically reviewed in March 2022

Juice, sweets and simple carbohydrates can all increase your blood sugar—and make managing your type 2 diabetes difficult. Here, we explain the foods you should avoid for better blood sugar.

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