Coffee consumption and type 2 diabetes

[Minniemin 67]

Hi , I'm new to this and have been doing some research on different things and the coffee question has me confused . I'm a truck driver that works nights and for years have carried a 2 litre flask of strong black filter coffee with me , mainly to help keep me awake lol . My question is , if I carry on drinking as much will it affect my chances of getting my sugar levels down ? I use sweetners not sugar in it.

 

[NoCrbs4Me]

I don't think it should be a problem. I have 3 to 4 espressos a day with fake sugar and I've managed to manage my levels quite well with diet and exercise. But your mileage may vary.

 

[DeejayR]

Hiya and welcome. Short answer: don't know. I hope not cos I drink a fair few mugs of coffee daily. I would have thought keeping your BS levels down depends more on what you eat. For which you need a meter to test yourself. Got one?

 

[scottish-jim]

Some say that caffeine may hamper insulin sensitivity.

I drink loads of coffee (black no sweetener) a day but I have recently gone onto decaffeinated. Still tastes as good but has helped my sleeping patterns.

My BG is good with a healthy low carb diet and a daily 30 minute walk.

Have a read here: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/food/coffee-and-diabetes.html

 

[Minniemin 67]

Hi , I'm new to this and have been doing some research on different things and the coffee question has me confused . I'm a truck driver that works nights and for years have carried a 2 litre flask of strong black filter coffee with me , mainly to help keep me awake lol . My question is , if I carry on drinking as much will it affect my chances of getting my sugar levels down ? I use sweetners not sugar in it.

Ok thank you I will keep a eye on the situation

Hiya and welcome. Short answer: don't know. I hope not cos I drink a fair few mugs of coffee daily. I would have thought keeping your BS levels down depends more on what you eat. For which you need a meter to test yourself. Got one?

diabetic nurse has not provided me with a meter test , she has just taken more bloods. My sugar levels had gone down from 15-11 waiting to hear about my latest blood results.

 

[jack412]

Ok thank you I will keep a eye on the situation

diabetic nurse has not provided me with a meter test , she has just taken more bloods. My sugar levels had gone down from 15-11 waiting to hear about my latest blood results.

I'd be more concerned with the carbs you are eating with 11% and a lot buy the sd codefree meter off the net

http://www.practicaldiabetes.com/SpringboardWebApp/userfiles/espdi/file/March 2014/PP Unwin final proofs revised.pdf

it’s a long page and a few good video’s
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm

 

[Minniemin 67]

I'd be more concerned with the carbs you are eating with 11% and a lot buy the sd codefree off the net

http://www.practicaldiabetes.com/SpringboardWebApp/userfiles/espdi/file/March 2014/PP Unwin final proofs revised.pdf

it’s a long page and a few good video’s
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm

Thank you for your help will look into it .

 

[DeejayR]

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm
If you buy extra boxes of strips, there is a discount code which saves about £8
5 packs 264086
10 packs 975833

 

[Daks]

I useually have 2 - 3 mugs a day, I add a little milk to a mug then bulk up the volume with a little battery operated frother, less milk, less carbs, more volume.

Add some nice filter coffee to the press and pour, ends up like a lower carb latte.

Love coffee!

 

[phil1966]

I drink loads of coffee (black, no sweetener) and haven't noticed it having any effect on my blood sugar at all

 

[jackie_oates_123]

I have recently discovered ive been eating incorrectly as a type 2 diabetic, in the last 3 weeks i have gained better control of my blood sugars, im learning fast but i am unsure of which milk is the best to drink in my coffee full fat or semi skimmed, and would decaffeinated coffee be better for you ?
many thanks jackie

 

[Clivethedrive]

I have recently discovered ive been eating incorrectly as a type 2 diabetic, in the last 3 weeks i have gained better control of my blood sugars, im learning fast but i am unsure of which milk is the best to drink in my coffee full fat or semi skimmed, and would decaffeinated coffee be better for you ?
many thanks jackie

Full cream is best decaff's good if you prefer it :)

 

[jackie_oates_123]

thankyou

 

[scottish-jim]

im learning fast but i am unsure of which milk is the best to drink in my coffee full fat or semi skimmed, and would decaffeinated coffee be better for you ?
many thanks jackie

I'm a recent decaffeinated convert.
Some say that caffeine may hamper insulin sensitivity.

Tastes just as good to me. I normally drink coffee black but have one cup a day with full fat milk.

 

[DeejayR]

I have recently discovered ive been eating incorrectly as a type 2 diabetic, in the last 3 weeks i have gained better control of my blood sugars, im learning fast but i am unsure of which milk is the best to drink in my coffee full fat or semi skimmed, and would decaffeinated coffee be better for you ?
many thanks jackie

As @Clivethedrive says, cream. Some of us use unsweetened almond milk, or soya milk. Not just in coffee & tea. Matter of taste (and budget) but worth a try.