Coffee and diabetes 2 – Health Clinic

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Published: March 18, 2004

At last, a study that indicates drinking coffee isn’t always bad for you.

Recent research on a Dutch population showed drinking coffee may help reduce the risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Frank Hu and associates of the Harvard School of Public Health decided to try and prove that they were correct in this assumption.They studied 41,943 men from 1986-98 and 84,276 women from 1980-98. At the start, none of the participants had diabetes, cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Consumption of coffee and other caffeine-containing foods and drinks was measured and the total daily caffeine intake for each individual was calculated.

Data suggested that long-term caffeine consumption is associated with a statistically significantly lower risk for type 2 diabetes. However, further studies need to validate these findings.

Clare Rowson is a medical doctor with a practice near Belleville, Ont. Her columns are intended for general information only. Individuals are encouraged to also seek the advice of their own doctor regarding medical questions and treatments.

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