3. You can keep your blood sugar from spiking by skipping meals
Although the theory behind this myth is that if you’re not eating, you’re not consuming any carbs or sugar to spike your blood sugar, there’s more going on in your body behind the scenes. In fact, according to Zanini, “This habit will work against you and could lower your metabolic rate, which would actually make it more challenging to lose weight” (which is one of the best treatments for diabetes). When you skip meals, your body goes into a state of starvation. As a result, your body will start delving into its sugar stores—known as glycogen stores—and your blood sugar could actually rise as a result.
