Readers Digest Type 2

[Catwoman76]

If you have Type 2 diabetes, switch to decaffeinated coffee; a recent study indicates caffeinated coffee raises blood glucose levels. Does coffee affect your sugar levels? Sheena x

 

[hotchop]

OMG i must drink 6-10 cups of coffee a day :/

 

[Northerner]

If you have Type 2 diabetes, switch to decaffeinated coffee; a recent study indicates caffeinated coffee raises blood glucose levels. Does coffee affect your sugar levels? Sheena x

I believe caffeine raises stress hormones, like adrenalin, and stress hormones can raise blood sugar levels (the liver releases glucose in response to the stress) so it would be logical. There may be other mechanisms involved too, caffeine is a pretty powerful stimulant.

 

[caffeine_demon]

I have an americano and an espresso most mornings, along with my porridge, and rarely get a post brekkie reading above 9, so I'd say it's fine for me!

 

[lucy123]

I was told by my consultant to not drink coffee - tea was okay as apparently a lot less caffeine.

I changed overnight to decaff and previously was drinking 12 thick black coffees. The first 3 days were hard but don't like the smell of normal coffee now - smells like cigarette ash!

I thought the consultant said it was an appetite stimulant though so thats why I had to stop - not totally sure if it was diabetes related.

 

[Mark T]

It's probably one of those YMMV situations.

I've had a few odd high readings when I've had a snack with coffee. I assume it is the caffiene that is the problem as I don't seem to have the same issue drinking decaff.

 

[AlisonM]

I only have one a day in the morning with my brekky and only when I'm working, so that's four coffees per week. The rest of the time it's tea or water for me. I've not noticed it affecting my BGs and it's my one real food indulgence these days so I'm not giving it up unless I'm forced.