Type 2 diabetes and caffeine??? I am pre-diabetic for type 2 and I have been doing some research as well as working with a nutritionist…
I read that green tea has had very beneficial effects on type 2 diabetics as far as blood glucose levels are concerned and keeping them low…But then another article says that caffeine consumption with meals is bad for type 2 diabetics???
Does anyone know anything about this…Should I look for de-caffeinated tea, or is naturally occurring caffeine in tea OK?
Is it better to actually drink the tea, or can you take green tea capsules???
Can anyone shed some light?
I have been working with a midwife/nutritionist on preconception nutrition couseling, to get my BG levels in check, in hope of heading off both Type 2 and gestational diabetes complications, for when I become pregnant!
I have cut refined sugars almost completely out (sweets, most breads and white rice especially)! I do not drink soda anymore at all!!!
And I try to get out and walk when I can but I am a bust stay at home mom, with an on-call husband.
I have read many good nutrition books, Nourishing Traditions and Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A Price, ETC.
I have already lost 10 lbs. And have had many many other good changes occur..clearer skin, regulation of menstrual cycles etc.
I am simply looking for more things to help keep my numbers under control, as even with all the huge changes I have made they are not as low as I would like, all the time!
February 17th, 2010 | 11:17 am
David S:
Green tea capsules tend to still contain caffeine.
It’s possible though the benefits of a high quality green tea (not from tea bags) would outweigh the negatives of the caffeine.
Also, these things work differently in different people so start slowly and see what happens. References : Certified Nutritional Educator and Wellness Coach, ANA
Member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE)
February 17th, 2010 | 4:19 pm
Mr. Knowitall:
I don’t think caffeine is a problem. In fact coffee (not decaffeinated) is supposed to help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Whatever the effect of tea, caffeine, or both are, it is very minor. Most important is controlling carbohydrates in your diet, getting some exercise, and just generally taking good care of yourself.
BTW it is not proven that there is -anything- pre-diabetics can do to prevent the onset of diabetes. But I applaud you for trying! Just because it’s not proven, it doesn’t mean it’s not true, plus if you begin eating and exercising like a diabetic, if you ever do develop it, you won’t have strong symptoms, and you’ll be ready. References :
February 17th, 2010 | 4:21 pm
Paul Ding:
In every case, it’s better to consume the food, rather than take capsules. The folks making the capsules may have the best intentions in the world, but we *know* the green tea has benefits, and we *don’t* know whether they managed to capture those benefits in the capsule.
Whether caffeine hurts or helps is not clear. The first link below says that coffee helps diabetics, and what’s more, it REALLY helps if you drink a LOT of coffee.
Between you and me and the lamp-post, I’d drink ice water with meals, and drink coffee and/or tea between meals.
White tea seems to be much higher in anti-oxidants than green tea, though. What’s more, while regular iced tea tastes good (I *love* unsweet iced tea) and white iced tea tastes good, I haven’t found a green tea that I like at all.
There are all kinds of conflicting information about caffeine. But the only part that should concern you is, does it make you eat more than you would if you didn’t have caffeine? I know that once in a great while, coffee (I drink it every day) will inspire me to want chocolate. For that, I get 60 or 70% cocoa. I know it sounds weird but, the more zen like you get with your chocolate, the less you ‘need’ to be satisfied. I’ve been pre-diabetic for type 2 for over 2 years, and still no insulin. When I found out, I stopped drinking tea with sugar, but didn’t like that at all. So I’ve tried almost every type of tea out there. My favorite is a naturally caffeine free white tea. And you should drink your tea, don’t take capsules. Steeping brings out the nutrients better. References :
February 17th, 2010 | 4:25 pm
Goldista:
One caution: If you’re currently taking medication for high blood pressure or high blood sugar, consult your physician first, as this diet will cause both to drop.
The Rules –
• Eat until you’re satisfied, not stuffed.
• Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast.
• Include protein, such as meat, cheese, and nuts, with every meal and snack.
The Foods –
Vegetables: Down as many as four servings a day of nonroot vegetables. That means broccoli, asparagus, spinach, and any other leafy green vegetable. One serving is 1 cup raw–about the size of a baseball–or 1/2 cup cooked (half a ball).
Meat and eggs: Eat as much of these foods–which include poultry and fish–as you want (i.e., until you’re full).
Cheese: Have up to 4 ounces of hard and firm cheeses daily–for instance, Parmesan, American, and Cheddar. One serving is about the size of two dominoes.
Fruit: Limit yourself to 1 cup of berries or melon a day.
Nuts: One ounce a day.
Extras – (Help yourself)
Condiments: Mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, and Tabasco sauce.
Salad dressings: Oil and vinegar, and full-fat dressings–such as ranch–that contain no more than 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Oils: Olive and canola are best; use only small amounts of other oils.
Beverages: Drink 64 ounces of water a day. Then consume only two servings of diet soda per day and unsweetened tea and coffee as desired (decaf when possible). References :
Type 2 diabetes and caffeine???
I am pre-diabetic for type 2 and I have been doing some research as well as working with a nutritionist…
I read that green tea has had very beneficial effects on type 2 diabetics as far as blood glucose levels are concerned and keeping them low…But then another article says that caffeine consumption with meals is bad for type 2 diabetics???
Does anyone know anything about this…Should I look for de-caffeinated tea, or is naturally occurring caffeine in tea OK?
Is it better to actually drink the tea, or can you take green tea capsules???
Can anyone shed some light?
I have been working with a midwife/nutritionist on preconception nutrition couseling, to get my BG levels in check, in hope of heading off both Type 2 and gestational diabetes complications, for when I become pregnant!
I have cut refined sugars almost completely out (sweets, most breads and white rice especially)! I do not drink soda anymore at all!!!
And I try to get out and walk when I can but I am a bust stay at home mom, with an on-call husband.
I have read many good nutrition books, Nourishing Traditions and Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A Price, ETC.
I have already lost 10 lbs. And have had many many other good changes occur..clearer skin, regulation of menstrual cycles etc.
I am simply looking for more things to help keep my numbers under control, as even with all the huge changes I have made they are not as low as I would like, all the time!
Green tea capsules tend to still contain caffeine.
It’s possible though the benefits of a high quality green tea (not from tea bags) would outweigh the negatives of the caffeine.
Also, these things work differently in different people so start slowly and see what happens.
References :
Certified Nutritional Educator and Wellness Coach, ANA
Member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE)
I don’t think caffeine is a problem. In fact coffee (not decaffeinated) is supposed to help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Whatever the effect of tea, caffeine, or both are, it is very minor. Most important is controlling carbohydrates in your diet, getting some exercise, and just generally taking good care of yourself.
BTW it is not proven that there is -anything- pre-diabetics can do to prevent the onset of diabetes. But I applaud you for trying! Just because it’s not proven, it doesn’t mean it’s not true, plus if you begin eating and exercising like a diabetic, if you ever do develop it, you won’t have strong symptoms, and you’ll be ready.
References :
In every case, it’s better to consume the food, rather than take capsules. The folks making the capsules may have the best intentions in the world, but we *know* the green tea has benefits, and we *don’t* know whether they managed to capture those benefits in the capsule.
Whether caffeine hurts or helps is not clear. The first link below says that coffee helps diabetics, and what’s more, it REALLY helps if you drink a LOT of coffee.
Between you and me and the lamp-post, I’d drink ice water with meals, and drink coffee and/or tea between meals.
White tea seems to be much higher in anti-oxidants than green tea, though. What’s more, while regular iced tea tastes good (I *love* unsweet iced tea) and white iced tea tastes good, I haven’t found a green tea that I like at all.
Type 2 since 1988.
References :
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040117/food.asp
There are all kinds of conflicting information about caffeine. But the only part that should concern you is, does it make you eat more than you would if you didn’t have caffeine? I know that once in a great while, coffee (I drink it every day) will inspire me to want chocolate. For that, I get 60 or 70% cocoa. I know it sounds weird but, the more zen like you get with your chocolate, the less you ‘need’ to be satisfied. I’ve been pre-diabetic for type 2 for over 2 years, and still no insulin. When I found out, I stopped drinking tea with sugar, but didn’t like that at all. So I’ve tried almost every type of tea out there. My favorite is a naturally caffeine free white tea. And you should drink your tea, don’t take capsules. Steeping brings out the nutrients better.
References :
One caution: If you’re currently taking medication for high blood pressure or high blood sugar, consult your physician first, as this diet will cause both to drop.
The Rules –
• Eat until you’re satisfied, not stuffed.
• Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast.
• Include protein, such as meat, cheese, and nuts, with every meal and snack.
The Foods –
Vegetables: Down as many as four servings a day of nonroot vegetables. That means broccoli, asparagus, spinach, and any other leafy green vegetable. One serving is 1 cup raw–about the size of a baseball–or 1/2 cup cooked (half a ball).
Meat and eggs: Eat as much of these foods–which include poultry and fish–as you want (i.e., until you’re full).
Cheese: Have up to 4 ounces of hard and firm cheeses daily–for instance, Parmesan, American, and Cheddar. One serving is about the size of two dominoes.
Fruit: Limit yourself to 1 cup of berries or melon a day.
Nuts: One ounce a day.
Extras – (Help yourself)
Condiments: Mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, and Tabasco sauce.
Salad dressings: Oil and vinegar, and full-fat dressings–such as ranch–that contain no more than 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Oils: Olive and canola are best; use only small amounts of other oils.
Beverages: Drink 64 ounces of water a day. Then consume only two servings of diet soda per day and unsweetened tea and coffee as desired (decaf when possible).
References :
read this article
http://www.teeccino.com/diabetes.aspx
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