Curb your intake of sugar-sweetened drinks

Most of the sugar, including glucose, sucrose, maltose, lactose, and fructose, is categorized as simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates give you energy quickly, which causes your blood sugar to rise quickly and your pancreas to produce more insulin.

Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas or sweetened iced teas can significantly increase the number of excess carbohydrates in your diet in the form of sugar. For instance, a 12-ounce can of regular cola has 35 grams of carbohydrates, while a small sweetened iced tea beverage has 29.5 grams. Almost all of these carbohydrates are sugar. Limiting your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages could help lower your chance of developing type 2 diabetes as these drinks have been linked to the onset of the disease. Flavored seltzers are a great substitute if you're in the mood for something refreshing.