Foods Diabetics Should Probably Stay Away From

2. Artificial Sweeteners

Foods for diabetics come in many different shapes and forms, but they’re usually marketed as low-sugar or low-calorie. This is certainly the case for artificial sweeteners, which have long been marketed as a diabetic-friendly sweetener that diabetics can use instead of real sugar. But if you’re diabetic and regularly put this stuff in your coffee, we have some bad news for you: some artificial sweeteners can still affect your insulin levels.

However, only certain artificial sweeteners fall under this category. Popular choices such as tagatose and Stevia have been found to be safe for diabetics, as they don’t impact the blood glucose levels in any way.