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<blockquote data-quote="jabalka" data-source="post: 2762349" data-attributes="member: 598426"><p>I would say that if you do not exercise regularly, caffeine will have a stronger impact on your body, particularly in how it interacts with insulin. However, if you exercise frequently and drink coffee, the effects of high blood sugar will be minimized, while the stimulating effects of caffeine will be more pronounced in your brain. It’s a <strong>win-win</strong> for staying healthy—even while living with Type 1 diabetes, as I do.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you engage in daily activities or, preferably, regular exercise, you will not only be able to enjoy coffee but also many other foods that would otherwise negatively affect you. I speak from personal experience.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I have had diabetes since I was six years old (now nearly 30). There was a period in my life when I felt constantly tired, lacked positivity, and struggled to find purpose. I realized that the turning point was when I became independent and had to work instead of playing outside with other kids. Suddenly, I had little time to focus on my health—something that should always be the <strong>number one priority</strong> for anyone with diabetes.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This neglect trapped me in what I call a <strong>"black cloud"</strong> for over five years. I lacked motivation, slept excessively without feeling rested, and struggled to think clearly. My body—both physically and mentally—slowed down to the point where I started questioning whether my lifestyle was the cause or if my routine itself was flawed. Eventually, I discovered that maintaining a proper diet was <strong>not enough</strong>—regular exercise was a <strong>must-have</strong>!</p><p></p><p></p><p>During this <strong>"black cloud"</strong> phase, I drank a lot of coffee to keep my brain active. However, I noticed that the insulin I injected stopped working for several hours after consuming coffee. After investigating, I found that my <strong>body fat percentage had exceeded 20%</strong>, and my lack of cardio exercise made it difficult for my body to process both coffee and insulin simultaneously.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Caffeine <strong>blocked the effects of insulin</strong> while it was in my bloodstream. Whether I drank coffee with or without milk (I prefer mine <strong>50/50</strong>), my blood sugar would <strong>always</strong> rise—even with constant insulin injections.</p><p></p><p></p><p>So, every time I consumed caffeine, my blood sugar increased while my insulin stopped working!</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is a <strong>fact</strong>—at least for me. I am not surprised that even people on a diet experience blood sugar spikes from caffeine. If it happens to me <strong>while injecting insulin</strong>, it certainly affects those who do not use insulin.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Why does caffeine affect some people more than others?</p><p></p><p></p><p>I discovered that a <strong>sedentary lifestyle</strong> makes these effects much worse.</p><p></p><p></p><p>To prove this, I bought a treadmill and started running every night. Over time, I noticed that improving my <strong>stamina, cardiovascular health, and overall physical condition</strong> significantly reduced the negative effects of various foods—including caffeine.</p><p></p><p></p><p>You <strong>don’t</strong> have to stop drinking coffee—you <strong>need</strong> to start exercising!</p><p></p><p></p><p>I hope this helps someone who is struggling as I was a few years ago.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jabalka, post: 2762349, member: 598426"] I would say that if you do not exercise regularly, caffeine will have a stronger impact on your body, particularly in how it interacts with insulin. However, if you exercise frequently and drink coffee, the effects of high blood sugar will be minimized, while the stimulating effects of caffeine will be more pronounced in your brain. It’s a [B]win-win[/B] for staying healthy—even while living with Type 1 diabetes, as I do. If you engage in daily activities or, preferably, regular exercise, you will not only be able to enjoy coffee but also many other foods that would otherwise negatively affect you. I speak from personal experience. I have had diabetes since I was six years old (now nearly 30). There was a period in my life when I felt constantly tired, lacked positivity, and struggled to find purpose. I realized that the turning point was when I became independent and had to work instead of playing outside with other kids. Suddenly, I had little time to focus on my health—something that should always be the [B]number one priority[/B] for anyone with diabetes. This neglect trapped me in what I call a [B]"black cloud"[/B] for over five years. I lacked motivation, slept excessively without feeling rested, and struggled to think clearly. My body—both physically and mentally—slowed down to the point where I started questioning whether my lifestyle was the cause or if my routine itself was flawed. Eventually, I discovered that maintaining a proper diet was [B]not enough[/B]—regular exercise was a [B]must-have[/B]! During this [B]"black cloud"[/B] phase, I drank a lot of coffee to keep my brain active. However, I noticed that the insulin I injected stopped working for several hours after consuming coffee. After investigating, I found that my [B]body fat percentage had exceeded 20%[/B], and my lack of cardio exercise made it difficult for my body to process both coffee and insulin simultaneously. Caffeine [B]blocked the effects of insulin[/B] while it was in my bloodstream. Whether I drank coffee with or without milk (I prefer mine [B]50/50[/B]), my blood sugar would [B]always[/B] rise—even with constant insulin injections. So, every time I consumed caffeine, my blood sugar increased while my insulin stopped working! This is a [B]fact[/B]—at least for me. I am not surprised that even people on a diet experience blood sugar spikes from caffeine. If it happens to me [B]while injecting insulin[/B], it certainly affects those who do not use insulin. Why does caffeine affect some people more than others? I discovered that a [B]sedentary lifestyle[/B] makes these effects much worse. To prove this, I bought a treadmill and started running every night. Over time, I noticed that improving my [B]stamina, cardiovascular health, and overall physical condition[/B] significantly reduced the negative effects of various foods—including caffeine. You [B]don’t[/B] have to stop drinking coffee—you [B]need[/B] to start exercising! I hope this helps someone who is struggling as I was a few years ago. [/QUOTE]
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