The Best and Worst Meats for People with Diabetes

Does meat raise blood sugar? Not unless there is a carb eaten alongside it. But saturated fat and additives can impact your overall health, affecting your body’s ability to manage its blood sugar levels.

Processed meat, like bacon, has also been deemed a Group 1 carcinogenic food by the World Health Organization. It triggers an inflammatory response in the body when eaten, contributing to diabetes.

Nutrition Facts

3 slices: 129 calories, 9g protein, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 0g carbohydrate, 411g sodium

The skin found on poultry like chicken is loaded with saturated fat. Research has also found that high-heat cooking methods like grilling actually increase diabetes risk and can make management more difficult for those who already have the disease. This is most likely related to the by-products created during high-heat cooking.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces: 209 calories, 21g protein, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 0g carbohydrate, 71g sodium