Our Favorite Drinks and Diabetes.

We are  puzzle by a slight rise in blood sugar even though we just had a cup of black coffee.  Coffee has been associated with a reduced risk of developing diabetes. Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may have components other than caffeine that reduce blood glucose concentrations. But take the caffeine out of the coffee, and the caffeine will increase blood sugar up to 8% according to a recent study. How caffeine might raise blood sugar is unclear, or caffeine alters the function of insulin. So, if you are a coffee drinker and frustrated by less than desired blood sugar control, consider switching to decaffeinated coffee . so lesser intake of coffee may have minimal effects.

Tea is a more widely used beverage than coffee, and has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Tea contains polyphenols - chemicals that have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Tea also contains caffeine,  using oolong tea and green tea, have been shown to decrease blood glucose levels, improve A1C, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels. Drinking green tea may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Teas have some side effects and interfere with nutrients and drug action if consumed in large or excessive quantities. Tea may interfere with the absorption of iron from food.  Tea may also worsen glaucoma due to increase eye pressure. Excessive amounts may cause insomnia, anxiety and restlessness, and increased bleeding if used with blood thinners. Again, excessive and continuous drinking of tea may have these effects, but the intake of a few cups of tea or glasses of iced tea a day are innocuous.

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