Diabetics can drink coffee, and it is recommended to choose sugar-free, non-dairy coffee.
Drinking coffee every day is good for reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For people with type 2 diabetes, coffee also has a blood sugar control effect. The polyphenols, oxalic acid, and phytic acid in coffee all slow down the digestion of food, and the organic acids enhance the delayed digestion effect. The biologically active substances in coffee protect the pancreatic beta cells, thus ensuring the ability to secrete insulin and facilitating blood sugar control.
For those who don’t like black coffee, you can add soy milk or milk to blend it, but adding additional sugar and creamer is not recommended. Many people like to add a lot of sugar cubes and creamer to their coffee, which are not recommended for diabetics. The sugar is made from cane sugar, which is the same thing as white sugar, and is harmful to (and can make) blood sugar fluctuations, while the main ingredient of creamer is saturated fat, and excessive intake of saturated fat can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The benefits of black coffee vary from person to person, and certain people who drink it are prone to hypoglycemia. People who often have a strong feeling of hunger before eating and are prone to hypoglycemia before meals are not suitable for drinking black coffee.