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LOVE YOUR COFFEE? New research, published today on World Diabetes Day, shows that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of type two diabetes by up to 25%.
The report, carried out by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) finds that moderate consumption of coffee on a daily basis may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Three to four cups
Evidence shows that drinking three to four cups of coffee per day is associated with an approximate 25% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared to consuming none to less than two cups per day.
The study, which was carried out in May 2014 with a sample size of 1000 participants, showed that increasing coffee consumption by one cup per day over a 4 year period resulted in an 11% lower risk of type 2 diabetes in the subsequent 4 years.
Those who decreased coffee intake by one cup per day had a 17% higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Research has also suggested that the time of coffee consumption could play a distinct role in glucose metabolism.
Lunch time
One prospective cohort study of 69,532 women examined the long-term effects of coffee on type 2 diabetes and found drinking coffee, especially at lunch time, reduced the risk of developing diabetes.
Conor Minogue from the Irish Coffee Council said the study is welcome news for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in Ireland.
He said moderate coffee consumption fits well with a healthy balanced diet and can be enjoyed as part of active lifestyle.
“However, we do recommend that pregnant women limit their caffeine intake from all sources to 200mg per day in line with current guidelines,” he said.
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Spoken from the heart. Condolences to you and your family Christy. Rip
The line “How can I protect you in this crazy world” comes to mind. God be with you and your family Christy. RIP.
I can’t imagine how difficult it is for anyone losing a loved one at this time especially from Covid 19 and not being able to see them. My Dad is in a nursing home thank God is virus free but it terrifies me the thought of it getting in there.
@Brianán McBride: Fingers crossed for you all Brianán. I can only imagine how difficult these times are for you.
@Logan Shepherd: thank you, my poor Dad has advanced dementia, I get to speak to him twice a week on What’sApp video which is very reassuring.
@Brianán McBride: Having some form of contact is great. Stay strong, and here’s hoping you soon have your arms wrapped around your dad.
RIP -safe journey
You could see in many a program I’ve watched about Christy when his dad was a live he was not just his father but a best mate. R.i.p.
@Nigel O’Connor: You’re actually having a moan about a guy who’s just lost his dad in this way? He’s relaying what it’s like for everyone who has gone through this, not just himself or his own family. Give your head a wobble. RIP Mr Dignam and condolences to the Dignam family and to all who have lost a relative to Covid 19 and have not been able to give their loved one a proper goodbye.
God bless you and your family xxx
RIP
A gentleman x
We lost my father in law late April from cancer, not covid..he was in a nursing home…great care..but at the end of the day after 83 years only 8 of us at the funeral was awful…not normal but we realize it could have been worse and I think for years to come it will haunt many many people..bless them.
Sincere condolences Christy. So so sad.
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