In type 2 pancreas are still producing some insulin, so if you have tiny amounts of sugar it won’t raise your blood glucose to dangerous levels. Don’t avoid rice, chappaties, potatoes, couscous or pasta altogether as your body needs these for energy, but try to reduce their portions. Remember, all foods contain carbs. Even vegetables once cooked change into carbs and you know fruits are also carbs. So, it’s not just sugar that contributes to increased BG but also bread, fruits, nuts, (cashews) alcohol too much dairy and certain veges, such as carrots, corn and pumpkin.