Diabetic? 6 Surprising Reasons Your Blood Sugar Goes Up and the Way Out

1. Caffeine
Your blood sugar can rise after you have coffee — even black coffee with no calories — thanks to the caffeine. The same goes for black tea, green tea, and energy drinks.
Each person with diabetes reacts to foods and drinks differently, so it’s best to keep track of your own responses. Ironically, other compounds in coffee may help prevent type 2 diabetes in healthy people.
2. Sugar-Free Foods
Many of these will raise your blood sugar levels. Why? They can still have plenty of carbs from starches. Check the total carbohydrates on the Nutrition Facts label before you dig in.
You should also pay attention to sugar alcohols such as sorbitol and xylitol. They add sweetness with fewer carbs than sugar (sucrose), but they may still have enough to boost your sugar levels.
3. Chinese Food
When you dig into a plate of sesame beef or sweet and sour chicken, it isn’t just the white rice that can cause a problem. High-fat foods can make your blood sugar stay up for longer. The same is true for pizza, French fries, and other goodies that have a lot of carbs and fat. Check your blood sugar about 2 hours after you eat to know how a food affects you.
4. A Bad Cold
Your blood sugar rises as your body works to fight off an illness. Drink water and other fluids to stay hydrated. Call your doctor if you’ve had diarrhea or vomiting for more than 2 hours or if you’ve been sick for 2 days and aren’t getting better. Be aware that some medicines, such as antibiotics and the decongestants that can clear your sinuses, can affect your blood sugar.
5. Job Stress
Overwhelmed or unhappy at work? It takes a toll. When you’re under stress, your body releases hormones that can make your blood sugar rise. It’s more common for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn to relax with deep breathing and exercise. Also, try to change the things that are stressing you out, if that’s possible.
6. Steroids and Water Pills
People take corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to treat rashes, arthritis, asthma, and many other conditions. But they can boost your blood sugar, and may even trigger diabetes in some people. Diuretics that help high blood pressure, also called water pills, can do the same. Some antidepressants also raise or lower blood sugar.

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