I have type 1 diabetes (actually LADA) so I keep a very careful eye on my glucose. Definitely the foods that make it rise the fastest are starchy vegetables li

I have type 1 diabetes (actually LADA) so I keep a very careful eye on my glucose. Definitely the foods that make it rise the fastest are starchy vegetables like potatoes and grains. Fat plays a major role in absorption - a potato by itself causes a quick spike, while if I add cheese, it takes about twice as long to fully digest. Protein and fiber slow things down, too. Generally sugar causes a spike that goes down quickly compared to other carb sources. Many people with t1 find that aerobic exercise like a brisk walk lowers glucose in the short term, and it even has an effect for a day or two. Often people report that intense anaerobic exercise like weightlifting raises glucose levels. Insulin definitely plays a role in fat storage (that’s one of the major things it does as a hormone).