5 Illinois Fast Food Items That Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most

We all try to focus on our health from time to time, whether it’s by exercising more, eating better, or just being more mindful of our habits. It’s no secret that fast food, while convenient and tasty, can have a negative impact on our overall well-being when consumed too often. Plenty of studies have said this.

Fast food is often nutritionally poor and high in calories. Evidence demonstrates that overeating commercial fast food products can negatively impact health in both the short- and long-term.

Today, we're taking a closer look at five common foods that can cause a rapid spike in your blood sugar levels. Whether you're managing diabetes or just trying to maintain steady energy throughout the day, it's helpful to know which foods to watch out for.. Cheapism went on to call these "sweet as Sin" 

Analyzing glycemic index, carbs, calories, and glycemic load, Ben’s was able to put together an estimated spike in glucose, or in other words, your blood sugar. As the immortal R.L. Stine would say, reader beware. You’re in for a scare.

Spoiler... a lot of fries are on here.

5 Illinois Fast Food Items That Can Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most

-  McDonald’s French Fries
Glycemic Index: 75 Carbs: 63 Calories: 440 Glycemic Load: 47.25 Estimated Spike: 118.125

- Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries
Glycemic Index: 75 Carbs: 60 Calories: 550 Glycemic Load: 45 Estimated Spike: 112.5

- Taco Bell Nacho Fries
Glycemic Index: 75 Carbs: 58 Calories: 660 Glycemic Load: 43.5 Estimated Spike: 108.75

-  Taco Bell Stuffed Tortilla Wrap
Glycemic Index: 60 Carbs: 66 Calories: 520 Glycemic Load: 39.6 Estimated Spike: 99

- Dairy Queen Blended Ice Cream with Cookies
Glycemic Index: 62 Carbs: 58 Calories: 670 Glycemic Load: 35.96 Estimated Spike: 89.9

You can see a list of even more "unhealthy" items here with Cheapism. As someone who loves foods like these, but needs to watch what he eats... I appreciate the experts looking into the facts for us.