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I tend to use the genuine pods as I haven't found any from the other brands that I like.I use one....but always with "falsies" rather than then espresso capsules and I have noticed no effect on my BG. In fact I tend to drink more of it since diagnosis as it curbs my appetite.
Hi all, does anyone else on here use a Nespresso machine and if so do you find the coffee from the pods raises your blood sugars.
I am finding a single shot (intensities between 7 and 12) taken black without sugar is raising my bloods by 0.3 on average.
Hi @TazziT,
However, a raise of 0.3 mmol, as you experience, really isn't much, so I probably wouldn't worry about it.
I have cut down to 1 or 2 shots a day and would like to drink a few more but a little worried about the effect its having. I only drink decaff after 1400hrs, Pre diagnosis I used to drink 8 or 9 shots a day an miss it like mad. I'm currently drinking green tea as a caffine replacement as this is not having any effects on my BGL's.
The purples are nice, but even nicer are the not that long ago released decaff version of the black (ristreto) capsules they have a red dot for id purposes.Hi @TazziT,
I empathize very much. When I found out that I strongly reacted to caffeine and had to give it up -- I just thought what a bummer, one more thing I have to cut out.
There are quite a lot of sacrifices we make in the name of diabetes, aren't there.
Some months ago, I had to prepare a meeting at work and I bought the decaffeinated version of the purple capsules -- and thought they were rather good. Have you tried them yet?
The purples are nice, but even nicer are the not that long ago released decaff version of the black (ristreto) capsules they have a red dot for id purposes.
Out of interest what coffee? I've been thinking of going this route as I'd like something a bit stronger than Nespresso do. I've not looked at other brand pods though, I suppose there's might be stronger ones out there.I use one....but always with "falsies" rather than then espresso capsules and I have noticed no effect on my BG. In fact I tend to drink more of it since diagnosis as it curbs my appetite.
Out of interest what coffee? I've been thinking of going this route as I'd like something a bit stronger than Nespresso do. I've not looked at other brand pods though, I suppose there's might be stronger ones out there.
And back on topic, I wouldn't worry about a sub 1mmol rise per cup. Good value I'd say.
I only buy the 12 Kazaar now. Did try a decaf Taylor's but was unimpressed although they weren't intended for me.The highest intensity I have seen in other brand capsules is a 10 from Taylors of Harrogate, tried it but wasn;t keen on the blend. The Nespresso 10- 11- 12 are my regular go to's always as 40ml with no milk/cream or sugar. The single source 8 is nice as a mellow shot. My favorite at the moment being the Decaff Ristreto at intensity 10, its been about for about 2 or 3 months now.
Hi all, does anyone else on here use a Nespresso machine and if so do you find the coffee from the pods raises your blood sugars.
I am finding a single shot (intensities between 7 and 12) taken black without sugar is raising my bloods by 0.3 on average.
I seriously doubt your meter is accurate enough to show a 0.3 mmol diff..I would say that's no change. I love my nespresso and am currently on my third machine. Triple shot Americano with 2 tablespoons of double cream is my poison. One dark green lungo, one arpeggio (purple) and one vanillo topped up with just off boiling water.. having 2 per day. I don't think I could do without them and am going to try to include in my LCHF Newcastle Diet experiment.Hi all, does anyone else on here use a Nespresso machine and if so do you find the coffee from the pods raises your blood sugars.
I am finding a single shot (intensities between 7 and 12) taken black without sugar is raising my bloods by 0.3 on average.