Coffee: 10 Benefits of Coffee
Coffee Benefit #4: Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Up to 300 million people worldwide are afflicted with type 2 diabetes. It is important to take daily measures to reduce your risk of being affected by this disease and drinking a cup of coffee may be one of the measures you could take.
Some studies suggest that people who drink coffee have about 23-50% lower risk of getting the disease. According to a large study that gathered data from several other studies, one cup of coffee is associated with a 7% reduction in developing type 2 diabetes. The disease is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. It is important to pair the cup of coffee with a protein rich meal, rather than a carbohydrate rich meal, in order to further it’s beneficial effects on blood sugar.
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