Researchers have examined the effects of caffeine had in 10 people
with Type II Diabetes which reported drinking at least 2 cups of
coffee per day. Each subject managed their conditions with both diet
and exercise as well. On the fist day of the study, caffeine pills
were given to the participants in which each pill were roughly
around the equivalent to 4 cups of coffee. On the second day, the
participants received placebo pills.

On the day the participants had taken the caffeine pills, their
average blood sugar levels had increased by about 8%. The increases
after every meal were shocking. After breakfast, blood sugar went up
9%, after lunch it had rose to about 15%, and during dinner it had
rose to 26%!

Researchers are not completely positive about why caffeine affects
blood sugar in such a way. They theorize that it may interfere with
the process that transports glucose from the blood to the parts of
the body where it’s used for fuel. Another potential explanation is
that caffeine causes the body to release adrenaline, which can
increase blood sugar levels.

Although caffeine does not always mean coffee, the lead researcher
had stated “Our study suggests that one way to lower blood sugar is
to simply quit drinking coffee…” Then, as an afterthought, he
added “or any other caffeinated beverage.” The article went on to
say that “there are no current guidelines suggesting diabetics
should not drink coffee, but [the study’s lead author said] that one
day they may come if further studies support their findings.”

The take-home message from these finding should be to switch to
decaf for ALL your beverages. After all, as the study authors said
“It may not be easy, but it doesn’t cost a dime, and there are no
side effects.”

Marc Plano
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www.optimal-results.net