posted 11/08/02
It appears a cup of java may lower your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A new study published in this week's medical journal The Lancet shows coffee consumption is associated with a substantially lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Previous research found caffeine actually decreases sensitivity to insulin, but over time a tolerance could develop. Knowing this, researchers decided to further investigate the relationship between drinking coffee and type 2 diabetes. They selected more than 17,000 Dutch men and women ranging in age from 30 to 60 years. Participants were given surveys to reveal the number of cups of coffee they consume daily, if they had type 2 diabetes, the age when they were diagnosed, and any types of medications they were taking.
The average coffee consumption was five cups a day and was associated with males who had a higher body mass index and consumed a poor diet. There were 306 new cases of type 2 diabetes diagnosed during follow-up. The researchers found higher coffee consumption was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Researchers say earlier studies of caffeine on insulin sensitivity indicate components of coffee other than caffeine could be beneficial for glucose metabolism. They are optimistic these findings will have a significant public health impact, but they also warn people to be aware of the other possible adverse health effects of consuming large amounts of coffee.
Source: Ivanhoe Newswire: The Lancet, 2002;360:1477-1478.
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