Experts from the Duke University Medical Center observed ten coffee drinkers who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and keeping their condition in check by getting appropriate amounts of exercise, and having approved diets.
On the first day, the subjects were made to take pills that supply amounts of caffeine equal to about four cups of coffee. On the following day, they were given placebos (pills that have no actual medical effects).
The subjects' blood sugar levels were monitored for a period of three days, with each of them without any insulin doses, and without any dietary restrictions.
The findings gathered by the scientists showed that upon being given the caffeine pills, the sugar levels of the subjects showed an eight percent increase. It also showed a rise in glucose levels after every meal, with nine percent after breakfast, 15 percent after lunch, and 26 percent after dinner, according to the Telegraph.
He furthered by admitting that they cannot verify the actual reason for caffeine's capacity to raise blood sugar.
While certain studies prove otherwise, Dr. Lane stated that upon the confirmation of other studies to follow, doctors would be well-advised to instruct their diabetes patients to completely eliminate caffeine from their diets.
