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Rob43
06-18-2006, 08:54 PM
London, England (AHN) - A new study has revealed that drinking coffee can help lower the risk of type-2 diabetes.

The study, conducted by the National Public Health Institute of Finland found that people who drank more coffee than others had a lower risk of diabetes.

Over 25,000 participants in Finland were involved in the study.

According to the Daily Mail, those who were inactive and overweight but who drank seven or more cups a day were half as likely to develop the condition as those who drank the least number of cups.

Type-2 diabetes is a growing health problem that is linked to obesity, alcohol and lack of exercise.

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7003926002
rzrbks
06-20-2006, 09:21 AM
So, please explain why coffee sends my B/G through the roof or that I have to change my ratio from 1:15 to 1: -67543------------------actually 1:5
Phranky
06-20-2006, 09:27 AM
How is diabetes linked to alcohol? This is the first I've heard of this....
Petruchio
06-20-2006, 02:56 PM
Hmmm,

When I was working, I used to drink about one gallon of coffee a day, or more. I have a half gal. steel thermos that I would fill with extra strong coffee, and cut it 50-50 with water to drink . . .

Now I am a T2 with clean kidneys. :dontknow:
Cinnabon
06-20-2006, 05:24 PM
Well then.... "IM CURED!" lol
seacomp
06-20-2006, 05:32 PM
How is diabetes linked to alcohol? This is the first I've heard of this....
The reporter who wrote the article was drunk?
duck
06-20-2006, 06:51 PM
The reporter who wrote the article was drunk?

His name was Juan Valdez...
4519
06-20-2006, 07:12 PM
Actually there is some 'talk' about excessive alcohol use being a risk factor for diabetes. Apparently, according the the people who believe this, excessive alcohol use can damage the pancreas. Hense - damage to the beta cells. The Mayo Clinic has published information on this. I don't doubt that excessive alcohol use can damage a lot of things.
bandy
06-22-2006, 03:57 AM
So, please explain why coffee sends my B/G through the roof or that I have to change my ratio from 1:15 to 1: -67543------------------actually 1:5

Caffeine acutely impairs insulin sensitivity in muscle cells. But then again, it seems to provide some protection from diabetes in the long run. It is a paradox to say the least.

I drink mostly decaf these days, as regular coffee tends to mess with my bs leves to much.