Is Meat The Problem Or Is It Sugar?

Hello, Type 2 Diabetic here. I’ve been struggling with gout for 5 years now. My A1C and blood sugar levels have been higher than usual lately, my Diabetes is not in good shape. I haven’t had a major gout attack since October 2024 after my doctor took me off Chlorthalidone but I still get little spells of soreness in my feet occasionally like an attack may be in the future. I don’t really eat much animal products but I’ve been drinking a lot of soda and eating way too many sweets (bad I know, I’m trying so hard to quit). My husband thinks it’s just meat that does it. Anyone know?