Is drinking coffee safe in diabetes?
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Hi, I am 34 years old. I work in a school. Recently I have been diagnosed with diabetes. My family physician has suggested that I don't need to start medication. Only life style changes and eating habits modification will be needed. I am addicted to coffee. I drink coffee regularly. Is it safe to drink coffee in diabetes? Do I have to quit it to lower my blood sugar level? Please leave your valuable suggestion.
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@minnu Although the evidence on coffee benefits is mixed, as long as you keep an eye on your blood sugar and stick to coffee with less sugar, drinking coffee should be safe. You can treat coffee like any other food, watching how much sugar you add and making sure you limit your caffeine consumption to reasonable amounts. In general, the FDA has recommended 400 mg of caffeine (roughly 4 to 5 cups of coffee) as the maximum limit a healthy adult should drink a day. If you already have diabetes, however, a lower limit may be beneficial. For some people with diabetes, drinking more than 200 mg of caffeine—or half the amount for a healthy adult—may negatively impact blood sugar.
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