Caffeine & Blood Sugar

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##### Your daily cup of coffee or lunch time cola could have a big impact on your blood sugar levels. However, the impact might not be the same in healthy individuals as in people who have diabetes. While the connection is still under investigation, preliminary research indicates that you should probably exercise caution when consuming large amounts of caffeine, especially if you have been diagnosed as a diabetic. BLOOD SUGAR Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, rises after a meal as digested carbohydrates are converted by the body into the simple sugar called glucose. In healthy individuals, this rise is followed by a rise in insulin as the pancreas produces this hormone to turn the blood glucose into energy or send it into storage as fat. Diabetics either do not produce sufficient insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin they do have, so blood glucose rises to dangerous levels in these people. CAFFEINE Caffeine is a bitter substance that increases alertness when consumed. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and some medications contain caffeine. In healthy individuals, caffeine can hamper the activity of insulin, but it doesn't seem to raise blood sugar. In people who are diabetic, however, caffeine does have an impact on blood glucose levels. It takes about 250 mg of caffeine, the amount found in 2 to 3 cups of brewed coffee, to cause an effect. This amount is also the level at which some individuals experience restlessness, anxiety and irritability. EVIDENCE In a small study of 10 people with diabetes published in the February issue of "Diabetes Care", consuming caffeine resulted in an 8 percent rise in blood glucose over the course of the day compared to days when no caffeine was consumed. The rise was particularly noticeable after meals, with a 26 percent rise after dinner, a 15 percent rise after lunch and a 9 percent rise after breakfast. However, because this study was small, further research is needed to confirm the results. CONCERNS Because caffeine appears to have an impact on blood sugar in diabetics, talk to your doctor about your caffeine use if you have this disease. Frequent consumption of coffee, tea, or other caffeine-containing beverages could impact the way your body responds to your diabetes medication. If you start or stop consuming caffeine, you might need to change your dosage of medication or make other lifestyle changes to keep your blood glucose on track. #####
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