Unmanaged high blood sugar – hyperglycaemia – can lead to many health problems.
Having high blood sugar levels for long periods of time (over months or years) can result in permanent damage to parts of the body including the eyes, nerves, kidneys and blood vessels.
So, in order to avoid the complications of hyperglycaemia, you need to know the foods to avoid and what to replace them with.
Five high-sugar foods to avoid
The clue is in the name: sugary foods are the cause of high blood sugar, but it isn’t always so straightforward.