I noticed that during isolation for positive COVID 19 that my BG levels were some of lowest they been consistently throughout the period. I was not exercising so it was not down to that, i also was not drinking alcohol or caffeine. I returned to work and started to drink coffee again and results went up again. This weekend limited caffeine no alcohol and lower again. Even in the weeks I don't drink alcohol during working I notice BG still slightly higher then weeks with no caffeine and no alcohol. Has anyone noticed anything similar? If so is there any science behind it?
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Has anyone noticed a correlation between caffeine intake and higher BG levels
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Caffeine is a stimulant which can trigger the liver to release more glucose. I can get away with 1 cup on a morning without any obvious impact as it is what my body is used to but a second cup definitely sends my levels 1-2 mmols higher and I have cream in my coffee so milk isn't the cause.
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