Of course, simple sugars are simply empty calories and should still be minimised for that reason. If you are having trouble controlling your blood sugar level after a meal, look up the GI factor for the carbohydrate it contains. See if you can find substitutes with a lower GI factor. Eating a meal with a lower GI factor can lower blood sugar rise after a meal. The GI factor is especially important when carbohydrate is eaten by itself and not as part of a mixed meal.
Carbohydrate tends to have a stronger effect on our blood sugar levels when eaten alone.
This is the case with between-meal snacks that most people with diabetes have to have. When choosing a between-meal snack, pick one with a low GI factor. For example, an apple with a GI factor of 36 is better than a slice of soft white bread with a GI factor of around 70, and will result in less of a jump in the blood sugar level. Although we have not mentioned them yet, don't think that fatty foods are not important to limit. They are, especially in people who are overweight.