Coffee for diabetics, good or bad?

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Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages.

Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, it also seems to be quite healthy.

Scientists find that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.

However, too much caffeine can also cause anxiety in people with panic or anxiety disorders.

Research has shown that not partaking in caffeine can be good for your blood pressure.

Caffeine has been shown to raise blood pressure levels due to the stimulatory effect it has on the nervous system.

High intake of caffeine — 3 to 5 cups per day — has also been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Is coffee for diabetics good or bad? Does coffee affect blood sugar? Does coffee raise blood sugar?

If you have diabetes and cannot give up on morning coffee, you need to watch this video. Dr. Ergin explains!

This is not professional advice, please seek out a professional if you need help.

This video is created for educational purposes and awareness around different topics. Video may or may not be able to go fully in-depth in such a limited time.

If you care about diabetes, please read studies about diet that could lower risk of type 2 diabetes and help manage blood sugar, and drug that could lower heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes.

Source: SugarMD (Shared via a Creative Commons CC-BY license)