Coffee and Blood Sugar: Tips You Need to Know From Glucose Goddess
Coffee and blood sugar have a more complicated relationship than most people realise, and Jessie Inchauspé’s breakdown of the science will genuinely change how you think about your morning cup. It’s not just about what you’re drinking, it’s about when you’re drinking it and what you’re putting in it.
Watch the full breakdown in the video below:
Source: Glucose Revolution
Tip 1: Coffee Actually Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes Long Term
Here’s the good news first:
- Research shows that coffee consumption can help prevent type 2 diabetes by lessening the effects of insulin resistance, with one study finding that an extra cup of coffee a day reduced the risk of diabetes in participants by 4% to 6%.
- Coffee consumption also increases levels of an anti-inflammatory marker called adiponectin, which helps make the body more sensitive to insulin and lower glucose levels.
Tip 2: Black Coffee on an Empty Stomach Can Still Spike Your Glucose
This is the part that surprises people:
- Caffeine can impact your glucose level by triggering cortisol, the stress hormone, which in turn increases both glucose and insulin levels. That means even a plain black coffee first thing in the morning can cause a glucose spike before you’ve eaten a single bite of food.
- Jessie’s recommendation is to have something to eat before your first cup, or at least pair your coffee with a protein-based breakfast rather than drinking it solo on an empty stomach.
Tip 3: Your Milk Choice Changes Everything
Here’s the bed news now:
- Oat milk is a glucose spiker, and for steadier blood sugar it’s worth switching to dairy or nut milks like almond, pistachio, or macadamia, which are rich in proteins and fats that help maintain stable glucose levels.
- Oat and rice milks are higher in carbohydrates per 100ml than dairy milk and unsweetened almond milk, and lower in protein than dairy milk, which is why you’d expect a slightly larger increase in blood sugar with those choices. It’s a small swap that adds up fast when you’re having two or three cups a day.
Helpful Link From This Video
- Milk guide as a PDF: HERE
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