Previous studies have shown that drinking large amounts of coffee could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The studies showed that people who drink four cups of coffee or more a day had a 50% lower risk of developing diabetes.
Now, a new study by a team of scientists has offered a new explanation to why this may be. Researchers Ling Zheng, Kun Huang and their colleagues investigated whether coffee may block human islet amyloid polypeptide ( hIAPP), a substance which some scientists believe can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
The scientists found that coffee did indeed contain compounds which inhibit hIAPP and thus reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
In conclusion, the researchers said:
“A beneficial effect may thus be expected for a regular coffee drinker.”
However, patients with Type 1 diabetes need to be cautious when drinking too much coffee as caffeine can have a negative effect on blood sugars and send them skywards as caffeine is a stressor and stress can increase glucose levels.
Now, a new study by a team of scientists has offered a new explanation to why this may be. Researchers Ling Zheng, Kun Huang and their colleagues investigated whether coffee may block human islet amyloid polypeptide ( hIAPP), a substance which some scientists believe can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
The scientists found that coffee did indeed contain compounds which inhibit hIAPP and thus reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
In conclusion, the researchers said:
“A beneficial effect may thus be expected for a regular coffee drinker.”
However, patients with Type 1 diabetes need to be cautious when drinking too much coffee as caffeine can have a negative effect on blood sugars and send them skywards as caffeine is a stressor and stress can increase glucose levels.
