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Levels In Type 2 Diabetics
It may come as quite a shock to those type 2 diabetics who regularly
consume caffeine to hear that studies are now showing that caffeine
raises blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics.
I’m a regular diet coke drinker and I thought that because there is no
sugar in diet coke it was safe for me to drink regularly…I was wrong.
The American Diabetes Association announced the findings of a Duke
University study which showed that caffeine raised the blood glucose
levels of type 2 diabetics throughout the day and especially after
meals. But I thought caffeine was ok for diabetics?
Previous studies on the link between caffeine and diabetes had shown
that caffeine consumption lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes. Those
who drank the most caffeine were the least likely to develop type 2
diabetes. It was these finding that may have lead to the misconception
that caffeine had no ill effect on diabetics.
What the Duke University study is now showing is that in people who
have type 2 diabetes, caffeine raised their blood sugar levels
throughout the day. So even if they drank caffeine in the morning it
had an effect on their blood sugar level throughout the entire day
making it difficult to keep it under control.
So what is suggested? Well, if you are a type 2 diabetic such as
myself, and you are finding it difficult to keep your blood glucose
levels in the normal range you may want to examine the amount of
caffeine you are consuming.
Like I said, I am a diet coke drinker. This is the source of any
caffeine that I consume. I have been having a hard time controlling my
blood glucose levels lately and I have been examining all the parts of
my life: fitness, diabetes friendly diet, stress reducing tai chi…
stuff like that. What I didn’t take into consideration was the amount
of caffeine I was consuming daily.
Now that studies have shown caffeine raises blood sugar levels in type
2 diabetics I will have to monitor the amount of caffeine I consume.
Of course, the ideal amount would be zero and that is what I’ll shoot
for. But hey, no one is perfect.
So what if you drink tons of caffeine throughout the day but you have
no problem keeping your blood glucose level under control? Well, my
opinion would be not to change a thing. You have found the right combo
of diet, exercise, medicine and whatever else you do to control your
diabetes and shouldn’t tinker with it. You know the saying, “If it
ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it”.
1. Jolt Cola
Jolt Cola
The classic caffeine-laden cola. Jolt is the favored drink of computer
programmers everywhere. Double the caffeine of Coke in a variety of
new flavors. Contrary to popular belief, Jolt doesn’t have any more
sugar than regular soft drinks. Their new cans are resealable, to help
keep the fizz in.(72mg in 12oz)
2. Red Bull
Red Bull
Red Bull is a sweet caffinated energy drink, with high levels of
caffeine and taurine. Even a dose of several B vitamins. Unlike other
caffeinated drinks, Red Bull isn’t a cola and has a unique taste. The
can is a little smaller than usual, but with even more caffiene than
Jolt.(80mg in 8oz)
3. Bawls
Bawls
Their soft drink is made with guarana, which is higher in caffeine
than the more commonly-used cola nut. It has a lighter taste that
typical colas, and also comes in a sugar-free format. They even make
caffeinated mints.(80mg in 12oz)
4. Water Joe
Water Joe
If you’re looking for caffeine, but don’t care for the taste of cola,
try Water Joe. It’s plain spring water, with added caffeine. It’s not
as highly caffeinated as some of the other brands, but Water Joe is
still a unique drink with no calories, sugar or carbs. How healthy is
that? (60mg in 17oz)
5. Afri-Cola
Afri-Cola
A very strong and sweet cola drink in a curvy bottle. Afri-cola is
made with quality ingredients that you can really taste, and it sure
packs a caffeine punch. Warning, much of their website is in German.
(250mg in 11oz)
This caffeine diabetes link is one more example of how research and
information can make living with diabetes more manageable. I think it
was GI Joe that said “Now you know and knowing is half the battle…Go
JOE!”.
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