Pregnant: Can black coffee prevent diabetes?

Diabetes is most commonly known as type 1 and type 2. But awareness about gestational diabetes (diabetes that occurs during pregnancy) is less. The reason is that it comes only to pregnant women. Diabetes occurs in about 10 to 16 percent of pregnant women. Some people get diabetes during pregnancy, but it subsides after delivery. But in some others it continues. Children are also at risk of infection. One of the latest studies has said that by changing food habits, you can get rid of gestational diabetes.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore revealed that by drinking coffee regularly, you can get rid of gestational diabetes. Artificial sweeteners or sugary coffee can also prevent gestational diabetes. Decaffeinated coffee also causes this  He said that benefits can be obtained. People with gestational diabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes at some point. However, researchers say that drinking black coffee can help you avoid that risk.

What does the research say?

Drinking two to five cups of caffeine or decaf per day can reduce the risk of diabetes in pregnant women. Research has shown that it can reduce the risk of This is due to the presence of polyphenols in it. But this is the first time the benefits of coffee have been tested on women with gestational diabetes. Researchers followed more than 4,500 women who developed gestational diabetes over 25 years. The benefits of drinking coffee in the long term have been examined. Women who drank caffeinated coffee after pregnancy were found to have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The risk was reduced by 10% and 17% among those who drank coffee with artificial sweeteners or added sugar. A few other experts have their say on the latest study. There is very little clear evidence and studies showing that drinking coffee increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Some studies have shown harmful effects of drinking coffee. But if you drink black coffee in some countries, in India you drink it with milk and sugar. However, coffee is said to have some benefits.

This study only drank coffee with no added sugar, no fat/low-fat dairy products. But it is difficult to say whether this will work in India, say researchers. Because the number of people who drink coffee without milk and sugar is very less. That is why a group of experts has revealed that there is a need to do more studies on this.

Note: The information collected from many studies, researches and health journals has been provided here as usual for your understanding. This information is not a substitute for medical care or treatment. If you have any doubts regarding health, you should definitely consult a doctor. For the items mentioned in this article, “ABP Country”, ‘ABP Network’ Note that no liability is assumed.

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