@@ivyblessmyflylordjesus.per7008 I really maintain intermitent fasting which helps me improve my wellness. I start my day by just drinking black coffee around 1pm. Eat my lunch at3to4pm daily. The foods include high protein things such as chicken, or eggs, or any high protein diet, combine it with low carb veggies like cucumber, or brocoli or cauliflower, etc. Then if you want a, dessert just have 3pcs strawberry or ohe half apple. You can drink black coffee after eating if you want it be easily digested. In the afternoon, take a regular exercise by simply walking or dancing in one hour non stop. Then it is better if you only practice one meal plan a day but if you can't eat your dinner like what you've eaten earlier but smaller portions compared to your lunch. Stick to strawberries and apples as your regular fruits to avoid added much sugar. Until now my system is used to this. It's just a matter of being focused and disciplined🌹❤️💋
People often talk about drinking coffee without mentioning what - if anything - they put in the coffee. In the context of diabetes/insulin resistance, it is critical to differentiate between coffee consumed black vs. any other way.
Hello. VERY good point. This video is focused on just black coffee without additives. Unfortunately, caffeine stimulates different hormones as discussed here that tend to raise our blood sugar levels. Some people say it does not affect theirs-- but overall, we are seeing quite an increase in blood sugar levels after coffee intake. Hope this video was helpful for you.
I am a coffee addict who was advised last week by my cardiologist to stop drinking regular coffee. In the week that I have switched to decaf, my time in range has increased 8 points to 91%, and my blood sugars have decreased 15 points.
What😲 Tea as well? I take cup just before my exercise because I hear that it can help by giving us energy. The thing is I only take coffée because if my fibromyalgy. I will do anything do help me with this because there isn't much doctors can do. It's a difficult thing to take care of and being T-2 even more tough. Thank you so much for the information. We need this as Dr. Normally don't bother telling us patients of such. Please keep doing this kind of videos.💗
I was loving coffee----got a high glucose warning from my MD----stopped the coffee---went to water with lemon....plus, cleaned up my diet...exercise after meals---no food after 8PM. I'm hoping I'm on the right path....I don't miss coffee, sleep better and feel better.
Although, you have a point about trying not to drink too much coffee but I still don't like the science parts to your video. Given too quickly with overcomplicated graphics. Often anecdotal better than scientific method, depending on how the studies are done. A big question...
Thank you for editing out my previous message. I did lose my temper a bit, like Jeremy Corbyn, yemach shemo. Maybe I'd been drinking too much coffee!?! 😅 Your moderation closing remark was very helpful even though many people have said it. The main thing is that the internet is far too prescriptive and everyone's telling you what to do. Books like The Green Pharmacy by Dr James Duke are much better. It is almost holy as my friend told me. The internet is sadly not ALTRUISTIC. People need to be more caring. And the whole internet needs censoring, as the Chinese do, but not in the same way. PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE NEED TO READ IT! Good wishes to you for helping people in your field and beyond, possibly 😢😊
If you want to know whether something is good for you you must only change that thing and see how having or not having that thing can affect your blood work, otherwise it will be confusing.
I think like most things, coffee will affect different people differently. I'm type 2 with a CGM and my 2 cups of black with cream every morning does nothing to my levels.
Thank you for keeping it real. We're always told don't eat this and don't eat that, so what can we have ? If I don't have my coffee in the morning, I feel like a prisoner in my own home. I already don't eat or drink a lot of things that most people eat and drink. I also enjoy drinking beet juice, it's healthy for your blood.
I never ask if I could have coffee. I just drink and enjoy it. Been taking metformin for 35 years for type 2 diabetes. I'll be 80 in a couple of weeks,,,,yep, still have my coffee when I want it...
I fast 16/8 every day. I drink 2 cups of black instant coffee every morning to keep me from eating until it’s time for me to eat, lunch time. My sugar is perfect when I take it before eating. (75-90). I guess maybe this is because I drink it on a empty stomach. This is about the only thing you can have that won’t break your fast. It works great for me.
The big problem is, if coffee raises your cortisol up, your glucose will follow, and then, your insulin. Not a good thing for some struggling with metabolic syndrome. Thank you very much!!!
I can tell that coffee is bad for me by the way I feel afterwards, I am trying to lessen the number or cups I drink a day. 2 things that helped me are: hot chocolate (unsweetened) in the morning instead of coffee, also hot water instead of coffee at work. Trying to gradually replace coffee altogether, but I'm not there yet. Thanks for this video, it's very clear and informative.
Thanks for your comment Wayne. Keep up the great work. It’s hard but seems like you’re doing a great job. Also, I would recommend warm water with lemon… a very great option with plenty of health benefits. Keep us posted 👏
I use Allulose (6gr) in my 1 cup of coffee in the morning, and the same amount in my green tea, black tea Matcha tea mix. The Allulose helps to reduce blood sugar levels, and also to bunt glucose release from other glucose/sugar rich foods consumed at the same time. I consume small amounts of Allulose (2gr-3gr) when I consume any carbohydrate. Not certain how well Allulose works with caffeine.
I drink my coffee w/ non-dairy creamer, stevia, cinnamon, Collagen protein & a teaspoon of coconut oil. Mmmmmm! Only 1 LGE 🍵 in morning 🤷. I haven't tested @ home but I have been diagnosed with pre-dianetes
Hello dear Doctor Your lessons are really interesting and crucial,i do appreciate your job,i wish you peace and happiness under the sky of prosperity,all the best. Take care and have a good time. Your Student from Algeria.
AM FEELING COMFORTABLE WATCHING THIS VIDEO..I AM ADDICTED TO COFFEE BUT AM.GONNA CUT DOWN ON THE AMOUNT..THANK YOU DOCTOR,,, ,AM CONVINCED RIGHT HERE BECAUSE I TRIED EVERYTHING AND MY DOCTOR KEEP GIVING DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS, YET AM STILL AT 8.8 A1C,,,,,,MY GUT WAS TELLING ME IT COULD BE THE AMOUNT OF COFFEE ❤❤❤❤❤🙏👍
Definitely, Heather. Too much coffee can spike your blood sugars, even just plain black without sugar or cream. So try cutting down and see if you notice results. Also, make sure to stay hydrated with water. That’s also very helpful with diabetes.
I had A1C 8.8, like you. The doctor wanted to put me on strong meds. I tried a low carb diet (50g per day) A1C came down to 6.2 in one month. I've easily maintained the diet for 3 years, still A1C 6.2
Drink it Black........ i have been doing that for about 4/5 Years now........ No sugar , Milk, Etc Just black...... also ask your Family Doctor.........
This is very interesting to me since I do drink a cup of coffee every day. I don't like to drink a lot of coffee but was wondering if 1 cup would be harmful. Can you post the studies done where these effects of coffee are shown? Thanks.
Hi Stela, yes, I definitely can. Also, because people are now wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGM's), we are seeing the effects of caffeine to even a greater degree.
People often have a small heating unit to keep their coffee warm as they sip it slowly so that they go through it in about an hour's time. To me, this would mean that drinking coffee in this way would be taking micro doses of the caffeine over time whereas taking the caffeine pill would be a sudden jolt to the system (unless it's designed to release the caffeine slowly). Also, if we get any joy from drinking coffee, the endorphins released by the brain may offset the effects of the adrenaline response of the coffee. Drinking a tablet with a glass of water is unlikely to trigger the release of endorphins.
Having my third cup of coffee as I'm watching this and about having my fourth. As caffeine boost blood sugar would marijuana lower it? Which is more harmful, a few cups of coffee or the American diet? Chinese drink tea all day long yet diabetes was virtually unknown a few generations ago. So if I die from diabetes in 50 years but prostate cancer in 30, risks and rewards getting complicated.
Aren't the CGM's primarily for type 1 diabetics ? I'm a type 2 and manage it with diet (2MD), no drugs and fasting. I drink black coffee in the morning with my omelet breakfast and if any thing my glucose level drops from my dawn effect afterwards. Everyone is different and use of the glucose meter monitoring will let you know what affects you and by how much, so one can get the most control possible.
Hi Warren, CGM's are used for both type 1 and type 2-- I wish more people were able to get them. Even for non diabetics, it's good to wear one to see how different food affects glucose levels. It's very true that food affects us so differently.
I am a coffee drinker with type 2 diabetes and sometimes I drink to much but I used cinnamon powder and ginger powder in each cup to offset high blood sugar . I don't test myself for this because I stand cutting my finger . Is this beneficial because I have studied that both of these herbs stabilize blood sugar. Thank you for this channel.
I know for me coffee makes my blood sugar spike. Even if I drink it black. It also makes me more insulin resistant. Even decaf raises my blood sugar levels.
My fasting morning blood sugar has been between 100 and 110 for years. YEARS! It went to 90 yesterday and I was happy. It's back up today. I have also been drinking coffeee, black - with no sugar or cream, for years. Wondering if that is the possible cause? I've been starting back exercising as well and trying to control stress.
In a town in the east of the country where I lived, there was a devout Muslim who said he cured his diabetic patients. This man would boil coffee in a large pot for hours. He would boil the coffee so much that it would end up with a very thick consistency. He used to serve this thick coffee without sugar to diabetic patients. He used to say that this coffee completely cures diabetes. This is information from years ago that I remember now. Could boiling coffee for hours cause a different effect?
In this study or monitoring these coffee/tea drinkers, I would be interested to know if they are adding sugar or other sweetners, flavored creamers etc. to their coffee/tea. I drink my coffee black and tea with no additives. I'm 63, not diabetic. My mother was. So, I do all that I can diet-wise to ensure that I don't go down that road.
I drink black coffee...or did. Even without any sweetener or creamer it shoots my sugar up 50 points or more. My doctor said it is because my body is releasing cortisol which increases the blood sugar.
Caffeinated Coffee has the opposite effect on me. It lowers my blood sugar, sometimes rapidly if I have little to eat. That's why I stopped drinking it for 15 yrs. But since I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I started drinking it again to help control my blood sugar. But I have to be careful when and how often I drink it, otherwise it causes my blood sugar to Crash!
@@karmaphuntshowangmo1188 I usually only drink one cup of coffee a day, usually in the early afternoon. Sometimes I mix it half with decaffeinated so I don't experience a sharp crash. I prefer to gradually bring my blood sugar down before having dinner around 6 o'clock.
Hilariously, my clients always have to need a session to discuss what they put in their coffee, because it is almost always terrible for them. Then they realize that they don't like coffee they like creamer and both problems cure themselves 🤣😂
A caffeine pill isn't the same as drinking coffee. Coffee has antioxidants and tastes bitter so it will probably trigger a lesser insulin response than a caffeine pill.
I would have to agree although I haven’t researched the difference yet. I can look into it and get back to you or make a video on the difference. Haven’t seen any studies yet
Good point. Drugs are made by bacterial fermentation and by turning oil (petroleum) into drugs. I would guess that a caffeine pill is a drug. The action of a drug is different than the effects of something natural. Of course not everything natural is good for us. Like poison ivy. It’s natural but not good for us. As a holistic physician I make nutritional recommendations, especially with certain conditions. I tell people what an ideal might be, but I don’t want them feeling bad if they only reach 90% of the ideal. If people really miss a food item they love, but gave it up based on my recommendation, I’ll suggest that they eat food, but rarely. If someone one really misses chocolate, I might suggest one or two pieces a week. I will also ask them to Enjoy the chocolate and to eat it in a mindful way. A lot of people won’t want to stop with one it two pieces. They want the whole chocolate bar (or cake). With coffee learning about the problem with glucose is important. The next step is deciding if you want to change that habit. If you do, then think of your choices: 1) quit entirely, 2) cut back on the amount, 3) consider tapering, and decide how fast you want to taper.
My bloodsugar went up one point consistently after one 10 oz cup of black coffee. Caffeine affects cortisol levels.....which does affect blood sugar. So it can put you in a mild state of stress which is bad for blood sugar.
Coffee is a stimulant, and it can exhaust adrenal glands if not done with discipline. Stay emotionally level without stimulants. Get the emotions in check. Live a balanced life as much as possible.
so just drink decafe I drink it at nigh works for me and I put a little butter in it.i use to drink regular coffee with caffine but it would rise my blood pressure so I drink decaff
Hello. Thank you for your question. Yes, coffee will have an effect on your blood sugar regardless of how you drink it. You want to limit your intake to 1-2 cups max per day if you can.
@@yangjeelama9599 yes. I tried it this morning, decaf and a pinch of salt. I still feel the dizziness 30 mins later, and feel like I’d had a real breakfast. Research going on…
i have 2-3 cups of Black Coffee, NO MILK/Sugar Etc, with 1-2 Eggs, wheat toast, but, 2 carbs Grill Homefries with Onions & Ham, or Sauage.........sometimes bacon... during My Breakfast , i don't drink coffee at Lunch or Supper.....
830am i have a pint mug in bed before i get up, then another with my breakfast soup, and a third with 2 biscuits(cookies), so thats 3 pints in a little over an hour. them 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 7pm, no drinking anything then till next day. (cheap instant)
@@thevoiceofdiabetes i think after taking caffeine sugar level goes high and goes down below normal.this is sudden spike in levels .i . e ,reactive hypoglycemia.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes thank you for replying so promptly 🙏. I’m taking Gorilla Mode preworkout. I usually take 1 scoop which is 175mg of caffeine. Rarely 2 scoops which is 350 mg.
Yet again, more stuff they should (but don't) tell you when you're diagnosed. In fact my DN told me that coffee is fine so long as it's not a milky latte! I figured this info out myself, thanks largely to my CGM and TH-cam, then switched to decaf, it does the job more or less
I drank coffee just because of its bitter taste and was told coffee prevent diabetics ........I stopped drinking the coffee (expresso , thick coffee) totally for 7 days without any implication like dizziness, not focus etc... just like the way I quit smoking,,just quit it just like dropping a rock! Why ,,,my previous blood test in October showed my blood sugar getting 85mg/dl land advised to stay away from sugar stuff!...so decided to stop taking any drink with sugar, milk tea and reduce carb intake and now a week stop drinking coffee totally for a week and will not go back to drink coffee ,,,I do not need coffee to stay awake ...I drank it because of its bitter taste that's all!!
I've also found that drinking caffeinated drinks will spike my blood pressure. I didn't know about it, maybe spiking my blood sugar levels as well. Anyway, I drink decaffeinated drinks now and it has helped with my blood pressure. I will have to see if it makes any difference to my blood sugar levels? PS: I noticed your disclaimer as to no liabilities but no mention of your medical qualifications. Do you have any?
You say cawfee, just like we do in Jersey City NJ..LOL... Anyway, I'm not a diabetic, but I'm on the borderline of prediabetes. I monitor my glucose levels just to be aware. About an hour after drinking a cup of coffee (with half and half, no sugar), my sugar goes up around 10-15 points. I also tested myself using Stevia and Sucralose (Splenda) in my coffee. Stevia (with erythritol) was the same as having no sugar, but Splenda (with Maltodextrin) gave me a 25 point spike just like sugar. After the erythritol blood clotting study findings, I don't use any sweetener anymore. I have gotten use to no sweetener. What I do now; 30 minutes after every meal, I go on my exercise bike for about 15-30 minutes. It definitely lessens any possible sugar spike.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes What *is* a cup even? American cups/paper mugs are much larger than Swedish cups, which in turn are much larger than expresso or mocca cups. And some people brew their coffee five times stronger, or weaker, than others.
@@herrbonk3635 hello! Great question! I think moderation is key! One cup (normal size) should be fine as long as your sugars don’t spike up. I have patients can’t touch black coffee without needing an insulin bolus.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes I have no idea about my sugars... :D I'm 58 years old and just live my life like I always did. When I die I die. In my culture that means a lot of "black" coffee and pastries. We are pretty slim though, and most of us walk and bike everyday (which I understand amerikans don't?).
@@herrbonk3635 that’s awesome. Exercise is so important. We definitely don’t get much physical activity in the USA. Most things are drive thru nowadays. I’m hoping that will change so we can be more active.
After watching this video I'm going to go to Starbucks and have them build a house from their store to my mouth. I hope they don't throw me out again 😂😂😂
I had noticed that coffee gets my BG levels up! After this video I'm now on decaff. Thanks for the really informative and helpful videos! Can I be cheeky and ask for your thoughts on gut microbiotics & diabetes and the keto diet?
Decaf is definitely a better option... less caffeine. There are some studies that have looked at gut health-- probiotic use, in particular, to help people with type 2 DM. I am not a fan of the keto diet-- Soon, I will have a video on this as to why. However, I do support a low-carb diet, higher in vegetables and lean protein. Thanks for your questions and comment, David!
Studies on coffee consumption with or without milk & sugar ? Those variables are very important to precise or control on any studies on coffee. Otherwise those studies are irrelevant.
What about decaf coffee? I wish you had mentioned that as an alternative, since just 'one cup of coffee a day' just isn't an option for me. Since decaf obviously doesn't have caffiene, I presume it's an ok alternative? I will have to also check the internet to see if decaf coffee stll has antioxidants, and will need to find a 'safe' decaf that uses water extraction vs chemical extraction. Otherwise good video.
Hi Joe, great point. I should have addressed that but I’ll have a video on that soon. Decaf is a better option, less caffeine and less blood sugar spike. I did wear a continuous glucose monitor and caffeine did spike my sugar even though I’m not a diabetic. I didn’t see the exact spike with decaf. Moderation is key obviously but I would say 2 cups decaf and 1 regular a day would be a better alternative. Hope that helps. That’s for the great feedback 😀
@@thevoiceofdiabetes - Thank you for the additional information. I just purchased some Swiss water extraction coffee (vs chemical extraction) based on the information in your video and appreciate your response. I also looked on the web and found that the Swiss water extraction method takes out the caffeine but leaves the beneficial antioxidants. I have another suggestion: I was looking at your website for other blood sugar related information and noticed the About tab didn't have your credentials. Are you an MD, nutritionist or other medical professional? You mentioned you have patients so I presume you are, though it's always good to know this so when we refer others they usually ask for the persons professional credentials. Thanks again and look forward to my (decaf) coffee!
As a physician I can say this is one of the best channels for pre-diabetics and diabetics to watch. Great job.
Thanks so much! Truly appreciate it 😀
Is it sure for you to increase blood sugar level when i use coffee without sugar also
I never stopped drinking coffee and I was declared diabetes free... for more than a, year now without medications 😉😊
Hi Maria nice to know this.Gbu.Plz guide me to kno by infmng what you avoid eating.
@@ivyblessmyflylordjesus.per7008 I really maintain intermitent fasting which helps me improve my wellness. I start my day by just drinking black coffee around 1pm. Eat my lunch at3to4pm daily. The foods include high protein things such as chicken, or eggs, or any high protein diet, combine it with low carb veggies like cucumber, or brocoli or cauliflower, etc. Then if you want a, dessert just have 3pcs strawberry or ohe half apple. You can drink black coffee after eating if you want it be easily digested. In the afternoon, take a regular exercise by simply walking or dancing in one hour non stop. Then it is better if you only practice one meal plan a day but if you can't eat your dinner like what you've eaten earlier but smaller portions compared to your lunch. Stick to strawberries and apples as your regular fruits to avoid added much sugar. Until now my system is used to this. It's just a matter of being focused and disciplined🌹❤️💋
These web sites I just don't believe, if you don't eat and drink like a rabbit you are not eating and drinking healthy.
That's great to hear :)
@@ivyblessmyflylordjesus.per7008a
2-3 cups of coffee a day without sugar improves diabetics overall health. Md from Finland
Thanks for the feedback. I always appreciate hearing different views :)
same here ive been diabetic for 18 years and i don't take any medication and 2 to 3 cups of black coffee everyday and my blood sugar no rise
People often talk about drinking coffee without mentioning what - if anything - they put in the coffee. In the context of diabetes/insulin resistance, it is critical to differentiate between coffee consumed black vs. any other way.
Hello. VERY good point. This video is focused on just black coffee without additives. Unfortunately, caffeine stimulates different hormones as discussed here that tend to raise our blood sugar levels. Some people say it does not affect theirs-- but overall, we are seeing quite an increase in blood sugar levels after coffee intake. Hope this video was helpful for you.
I am a coffee addict who was advised last week by my cardiologist to stop drinking regular coffee. In the week that I have switched to decaf, my time in range has increased 8 points to 91%, and my blood sugars have decreased 15 points.
Yay!!! That’s great news. Thanks for sharing with us. Best wishes 😀
What😲 Tea as well? I take cup just before my exercise because I hear that it can help by giving us energy. The thing is I only take coffée because if my fibromyalgy. I will do anything do help me with this because there isn't much doctors can do. It's a difficult thing to take care of and being T-2 even more tough.
Thank you so much for the information. We need this as Dr. Normally don't bother telling us patients of such.
Please keep doing this kind of videos.💗
Thank you Sylvia! I appreciate your comments :)
Thank for sharing I normally have 6 cups per day also my blood sugar levels are very high. I will definitely needs to make changes.
I was loving coffee----got a high glucose warning from my MD----stopped the coffee---went to water with lemon....plus, cleaned up my diet...exercise after meals---no food after 8PM. I'm hoping I'm on the right path....I don't miss coffee, sleep better and feel better.
yay!! bravo. Keep up the great work :)
Sometimes there are psychological reasons why people drink too much coffee. Address these problems or leave us alone you horrible woman
Although, you have a point about trying not to drink too much coffee but I still don't like the science parts to your video. Given too quickly with overcomplicated graphics. Often anecdotal better than scientific method, depending on how the studies are done. A big question...
Thank you for editing out my previous message. I did lose my temper a bit, like Jeremy Corbyn, yemach shemo. Maybe I'd been drinking too much coffee!?! 😅 Your moderation closing remark was very helpful even though many people have said it. The main thing is that the internet is far too prescriptive and everyone's telling you what to do. Books like The Green Pharmacy by Dr James Duke are much better. It is almost holy as my friend told me. The internet is sadly not ALTRUISTIC. People need to be more caring. And the whole internet needs censoring, as the Chinese do, but not in the same way. PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE NEED TO READ IT!
Good wishes to you for helping people in your field and beyond, possibly 😢😊
If you want to know whether something is good for you you must only change that thing and see how having or not having that thing can affect your blood work, otherwise it will be confusing.
I think like most things, coffee will affect different people differently. I'm type 2 with a CGM and my 2 cups of black with cream every morning does nothing to my levels.
That’s awesome to hear!!! I wish it was the same for most people 😔
That would put my sugar over 300 without sugar, creamer, and no food.
Thank you for keeping it real. We're always told don't eat this and don't eat that, so what can we have ? If I don't have my coffee in the morning, I feel like a prisoner in my own home. I already don't eat or drink a lot of things that most people eat and drink. I also enjoy drinking beet juice, it's healthy for your blood.
Thanks for tuning in and for your feedback. Always appreciate it.
Beets they said not good for diabetes ?
I never ask if I could have coffee. I just drink and enjoy it. Been taking metformin for 35 years for type 2 diabetes. I'll be 80 in a couple of weeks,,,,yep, still have my coffee when I want it...
Thank you for sharing. I hope you are doing well :)
I fast 16/8 every day. I drink 2 cups of black instant coffee every morning to keep me from eating until it’s time for me to eat, lunch time. My sugar is perfect when I take it before eating. (75-90). I guess maybe this is because I drink it on a empty stomach. This is about the only thing you can have that won’t break your fast. It works great for me.
I was wondering if it would break my fast.
thank you for sharing. I hope you are doing well. :)
The big problem is, if coffee raises your cortisol up, your glucose will follow, and then, your insulin.
Not a good thing for some struggling with metabolic syndrome.
Thank you very much!!!
That's what happens to me. I can't drink coffee anymore 😢
I can tell that coffee is bad for me by the way I feel afterwards, I am trying to lessen the number or cups I drink a day. 2 things that helped me are: hot chocolate (unsweetened) in the morning instead of coffee, also hot water instead of coffee at work. Trying to gradually replace coffee altogether, but I'm not there yet. Thanks for this video, it's very clear and informative.
Thanks for your comment Wayne. Keep up the great work. It’s hard but seems like you’re doing a great job. Also, I would recommend warm water with lemon… a very great option with plenty of health benefits. Keep us posted 👏
Coffee is fine, just don't put shit into the coffee.
I must confess, I have gone back to coffee. There are some things in life that you just can't give up. Lol
I use Allulose (6gr) in my 1 cup of coffee in the morning, and the same amount in my green tea, black tea Matcha tea mix. The Allulose helps to reduce blood sugar levels, and also to bunt glucose release from other glucose/sugar rich foods consumed at the same time. I consume small amounts of Allulose (2gr-3gr) when I consume any carbohydrate. Not certain how well Allulose works with caffeine.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I will have to do some research on Allulose as well.
I drink my coffee w/ non-dairy creamer, stevia, cinnamon, Collagen protein & a teaspoon of coconut oil. Mmmmmm! Only 1 LGE 🍵 in morning 🤷. I haven't tested @ home but I have been diagnosed with pre-dianetes
Thank you for sharing with us. Hope all is going well :)
Hello dear Doctor
Your lessons are really interesting and crucial,i do appreciate your job,i wish you peace and happiness under the sky of prosperity,all the best. Take care and have a good time.
Your Student from Algeria.
Thank you sooo much for this post. Very sweet and kind. i wish you all the best in your studies.
AM FEELING COMFORTABLE WATCHING THIS VIDEO..I AM ADDICTED TO COFFEE BUT AM.GONNA CUT DOWN ON THE AMOUNT..THANK YOU DOCTOR,,, ,AM CONVINCED RIGHT HERE BECAUSE I TRIED EVERYTHING AND MY DOCTOR KEEP GIVING DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS, YET AM STILL AT 8.8 A1C,,,,,,MY GUT WAS TELLING ME IT COULD BE THE AMOUNT OF COFFEE ❤❤❤❤❤🙏👍
Definitely, Heather. Too much coffee can spike your blood sugars, even just plain black without sugar or cream. So try cutting down and see if you notice results. Also, make sure to stay hydrated with water. That’s also very helpful with diabetes.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes thank you
I had A1C 8.8, like you. The doctor wanted to put me on strong meds. I tried a low carb diet (50g per day) A1C came down to 6.2 in one month. I've easily maintained the diet for 3 years, still A1C 6.2
You just broke my heart. I usually drink one 20 ounce cup of coffee a day with artificial sweetener and no cream. I guess I’ll have to stop drinking.
Drink it Black........ i have been doing that for about 4/5 Years now........ No sugar , Milk, Etc Just black...... also ask your Family Doctor.........
This is very interesting to me since I do drink a cup of coffee every day. I don't like to drink a lot of coffee but was wondering if 1 cup would be harmful. Can you post the studies done where these effects of coffee are shown? Thanks.
Hi Stela, yes, I definitely can. Also, because people are now wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGM's), we are seeing the effects of caffeine to even a greater degree.
People often have a small heating unit to keep their coffee warm as they sip it slowly so that they go through it in about an hour's time. To me, this would mean that drinking coffee in this way would be taking micro doses of the caffeine over time whereas taking the caffeine pill would be a sudden jolt to the system (unless it's designed to release the caffeine slowly). Also, if we get any joy from drinking coffee, the endorphins released by the brain may offset the effects of the adrenaline response of the coffee. Drinking a tablet with a glass of water is unlikely to trigger the release of endorphins.
Having my third cup of coffee as I'm watching this and about having my fourth. As caffeine boost blood sugar would marijuana lower it? Which is more harmful, a few cups of coffee or the American diet? Chinese drink tea all day long yet diabetes was virtually unknown a few generations ago. So if I die from diabetes in 50 years but prostate cancer in 30, risks and rewards getting complicated.
Hello, thanks for your feedback. Always appreciate hearing different views :)
Aren't the CGM's primarily for type 1 diabetics ? I'm a type 2 and manage it with diet (2MD), no drugs and fasting. I drink black coffee in the morning with my omelet breakfast and if any thing my glucose level drops from my dawn effect afterwards. Everyone is different and use of the glucose meter monitoring will let you know what affects you and by how much, so one can get the most control possible.
Hi Warren, CGM's are used for both type 1 and type 2-- I wish more people were able to get them. Even for non diabetics, it's good to wear one to see how different food affects glucose levels. It's very true that food affects us so differently.
Et tu, coffee? I had to give up the doughnuts, but this...I may need some time alone now to reflect.
Very good video. Thank you
Thanks Rob ! :)
I am a coffee drinker with type 2 diabetes and sometimes I drink to much but I used cinnamon powder and ginger powder in each cup to offset high blood sugar . I don't test myself for this because I stand cutting my finger . Is this beneficial because I have studied that both of these herbs stabilize blood sugar. Thank you for this channel.
I know for me coffee makes my blood sugar spike. Even if I drink it black. It also makes me more insulin resistant. Even decaf raises my blood sugar levels.
Ahh, sorry to hear that. It’s true that caffeine can really impact our sugar levels unfortunately 😞. Thanks for sharing with us
@@thevoiceofdiabetes i have black Coffee, with My breakast, one Egg, but, i'm bad with Process meat, & grill Homefries with onion's with wheat Toast
meat is Portion......Bacon Ham, or Sauage.....(Grill)
My fasting morning blood sugar has been between 100 and 110 for years. YEARS! It went to 90 yesterday and I was happy. It's back up today. I have also been drinking coffeee, black - with no sugar or cream, for years. Wondering if that is the possible cause? I've been starting back exercising as well and trying to control stress.
It could be. However exercise will help so much with blood sugar levels usually for up to 24 hours. Keep up the great work!
In a town in the east of the country where I lived, there was a devout Muslim who said he cured his diabetic patients.
This man would boil coffee in a large pot for hours.
He would boil the coffee so much that it would end up with a very thick consistency.
He used to serve this thick coffee without sugar to diabetic patients.
He used to say that this coffee completely cures diabetes.
This is information from years ago that I remember now.
Could boiling coffee for hours cause a different effect?
I honestly do not know but something I need to look into. Very interesting info. Thanks for sharing with us.
We need study to check if exercise can lower blood sugar. I think so, I need to back it up with evidence
Yes. Many many studies for sure. :)
I stopped drinking caffeine years ago. I only drink water and an occasional tea or sprite maybe once a month.
wow! that's impressive. Keep up the great work :)
In this study or monitoring these coffee/tea drinkers, I would be interested to know if they are adding sugar or other sweetners, flavored creamers etc. to their coffee/tea. I drink my coffee black and tea with no additives. I'm 63, not diabetic. My mother was. So, I do all that I can diet-wise to ensure that I don't go down that road.
I drink black coffee...or did. Even without any sweetener or creamer it shoots my sugar up 50 points or more. My doctor said it is because my body is releasing cortisol which increases the blood sugar.
Caffeinated Coffee has the opposite effect on me. It lowers my blood sugar, sometimes rapidly if I have little to eat. That's why I stopped drinking it for 15 yrs. But since I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I started drinking it again to help control my blood sugar. But I have to be careful when and how often I drink it, otherwise it causes my blood sugar to Crash!
How many cups do you drink in a day pls share me.as of me I am divatice too.but I remember I feel good when I not so well.
@@karmaphuntshowangmo1188 I usually only drink one cup of coffee a day, usually in the early afternoon. Sometimes I mix it half with decaffeinated so I don't experience a sharp crash.
I prefer to gradually bring my blood sugar down before having dinner around 6 o'clock.
Hilariously, my clients always have to need a session to discuss what they put in their coffee, because it is almost always terrible for them. Then they realize that they don't like coffee they like creamer and both problems cure themselves 🤣😂
🤣. Coffee is a tricky one, for sure
Thank you
Thank you for watching. Hope you are doing well :)
My brother drinks Vietnamese coffee very strongly but diabetes still the same
Thanks for t information
interesting video. thank you
Thanks for watching
Thanks too.🙏🏾....😊
@@thevoiceofdiabetes
Great tips.
Thanks Vlora :)
A caffeine pill isn't the same as drinking coffee. Coffee has antioxidants and tastes bitter so it will probably trigger a lesser insulin response than a caffeine pill.
I would have to agree although I haven’t researched the difference yet. I can look into it and get back to you or make a video on the difference. Haven’t seen any studies yet
Good point. Drugs are made by bacterial fermentation and by turning oil (petroleum) into drugs. I would guess that a caffeine pill is a drug. The action of a drug is different than the effects of something natural. Of course not everything natural is good for us. Like poison ivy. It’s natural but not good for us. As a holistic physician I make nutritional recommendations, especially with certain conditions. I tell people what an ideal might be, but I don’t want them feeling bad if they only reach 90% of the ideal. If people really miss a food item they love, but gave it up based on my recommendation, I’ll suggest that they eat food, but rarely. If someone one really misses chocolate, I might suggest one or two pieces a week. I will also ask them to Enjoy the chocolate and to eat it in a mindful way. A lot of people won’t want to stop with one it two pieces. They want the whole chocolate bar (or cake). With coffee learning about the problem with glucose is important. The next step is deciding if you want to change that habit. If you do, then think of your choices: 1) quit entirely, 2) cut back on the amount, 3) consider tapering, and decide how fast you want to taper.
My bloodsugar went up one point consistently after one 10 oz cup of black coffee. Caffeine affects cortisol levels.....which does affect blood sugar. So it can put you in a mild state of stress which is bad for blood sugar.
Thank you for your feedback. I hope you are doing well. :)
Coffee is a stimulant, and it can exhaust adrenal glands if not done with discipline. Stay emotionally level without stimulants. Get the emotions in check. Live a balanced life as much as possible.
thank you Joe! I appreciate the insightful feedback :)
Can’t wait to buy that coffee mug ☕️
Wonderful information, as always!!
Thank you, Lena :)
so just drink decafe I drink it at nigh works for me
and I put a little butter in it.i use to drink regular coffee with caffine but it would rise my blood pressure so I drink decaff
Thank you for sharing with us.
Finally someone doesn't recommend extreme Fad diets!
Thank you :)
Very interesting!!
Thanks Lorika
I take black coffee with salt. Will it still effect my blood sugar???????
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Hello. Thank you for your question. Yes, coffee will have an effect on your blood sugar regardless of how you drink it. You want to limit your intake to 1-2 cups max per day if you can.
Hi,,, I take only a quater or less spoon of coffee n add salt in it,, I took it in the morning... Will it still affect my blood sugar???
@@yangjeelama9599 yes. I tried it this morning, decaf and a pinch of salt. I still feel the dizziness 30 mins later, and feel like I’d had a real breakfast. Research going on…
Great information
Thanks so much and thanks for tuning in
interesting video. thanks for sharing it.
i have 2-3 cups of Black Coffee, NO MILK/Sugar Etc, with 1-2 Eggs, wheat toast, but, 2 carbs Grill Homefries with Onions & Ham, or Sauage.........sometimes bacon... during My Breakfast , i don't drink coffee at Lunch or Supper.....
830am i have a pint mug in bed before i get up, then another with my breakfast soup, and a third with 2 biscuits(cookies), so thats 3 pints in a little over an hour. them 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 7pm, no drinking anything then till next day. (cheap instant)
Thank you for sharing.
Coffee with sugar certainly will increase sugar levels.
Unfortunately. :(. Thanks for watching.
Oh, one more question. What about organic decaf coffee?
u look great. God Blesss
Thanks so much 🥰
I justo drank a cup of coffee with lemon. Later I go for my second cup of coffee with lemon
I just drank
Coffee with lemon? Never had it. I’ll have to give it a try 🤔
I drink coffe without sugar and my sugar levels go down!!
Interesting-- hmm
Have you noticed if sugar goes down ever further if you don't drink any coffee?
@@steladimi4785 I haven’t seen that. We know that coffee increases blood sugar but I’ve never seen it go down as a result
Same
@@thevoiceofdiabetes i think after taking caffeine sugar level goes high and goes down below normal.this is sudden spike in levels .i . e ,reactive hypoglycemia.
Im prediabetic. Does this mean I should avoid preworkout drinks if I’m trying to reverse it?
What kind of pre workout drinks? And keep up with the workout!!! That is going to help tremendously 😀😀😀
@@thevoiceofdiabetes thank you for replying so promptly 🙏. I’m taking Gorilla Mode preworkout. I usually take 1 scoop which is 175mg of caffeine. Rarely 2 scoops which is 350 mg.
Yet again, more stuff they should (but don't) tell you when you're diagnosed. In fact my DN told me that coffee is fine so long as it's not a milky latte!
I figured this info out myself, thanks largely to my CGM and TH-cam, then switched to decaf, it does the job more or less
Thank you for sharing. I hope you are doing well.
Caffeine in regular coffee raises my blood sugar , so gotta cut it out … the CGM doesn’t lie
Ugh it’s so true for most people 😔.
Hi, can you share please any study8approved by authorities) which made by any university, FDA, hospital, etc. It's really intresting
I drank coffee just because of its bitter taste and was told coffee prevent diabetics ........I stopped drinking the coffee (expresso , thick coffee) totally for 7 days without any implication like dizziness, not focus etc... just like the way I quit smoking,,just quit it just like dropping a rock! Why ,,,my previous blood test in October showed my blood sugar getting 85mg/dl land advised to stay away from sugar stuff!...so decided to stop taking any drink with sugar, milk tea and reduce carb intake and now a week stop drinking coffee totally for a week and will not go back to drink coffee ,,,I do not need coffee to stay awake ...I drank it because of its bitter taste that's all!!
So many people drink it just to drink it. That's very true. Great job on your changes. Keep up the great work.
Is decaf coffee safe to drink.
Yes! A much better option. I have a short video on that as well. But yes! Less caffeine and less glucose spike 😀
Drink coffee one cup with haf lemon and hot water at bedtime for one-week
Thank you for sharing with us.
So, is there a safe amount of regular caffeinated coffee per day that is considered to be in the range of "moderation" ?
If someone is really sensitive to caffeine, I recommend about 200mg-- if not, roughly 400mg/day. Hope that helps.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes It does
What about decaf?
video on that coming this weekend--- Stay tuned :)
I drink coffee without sugar added and there is no spike
I've also found that drinking caffeinated drinks will spike my blood pressure. I didn't know about it, maybe spiking my blood sugar levels as well. Anyway, I drink decaffeinated drinks now and it has helped with my blood pressure. I will have to see if it makes any difference to my blood sugar levels?
PS: I noticed your disclaimer as to no liabilities but no mention of your medical qualifications. Do you have any?
Is it fine taking decaf coffees
Decaf is the best option. Less caffeine and therefore, not such a drastic increase in sugar levels.
Thanks, great videos
@@keeganpereira6789 thank you! 😀
Can you make a video about type 3c diabetes. How to manage it, we little resource on this.
Great video my friend
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😀
You say cawfee, just like we do in Jersey City NJ..LOL...
Anyway, I'm not a diabetic, but I'm on the borderline of prediabetes. I monitor my glucose levels just to be aware.
About an hour after drinking a cup of coffee (with half and half, no sugar), my sugar goes up around 10-15 points. I also tested myself using Stevia and Sucralose (Splenda) in my coffee. Stevia (with erythritol) was the same as having no sugar, but Splenda (with Maltodextrin) gave me a 25 point spike just like sugar. After the erythritol blood clotting study findings, I don't use any sweetener anymore. I have gotten use to no sweetener.
What I do now; 30 minutes after every meal, I go on my exercise bike for about 15-30 minutes. It definitely lessens any possible sugar spike.
Brilliant !!! I drink 10 cups at least.
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@@thevoiceofdiabetes What *is* a cup even? American cups/paper mugs are much larger than Swedish cups, which in turn are much larger than expresso or mocca cups. And some people brew their coffee five times stronger, or weaker, than others.
@@herrbonk3635 hello! Great question! I think moderation is key! One cup (normal size) should be fine as long as your sugars don’t spike up. I have patients can’t touch black coffee without needing an insulin bolus.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes I have no idea about my sugars... :D I'm 58 years old and just live my life like I always did. When I die I die.
In my culture that means a lot of "black" coffee and pastries. We are pretty slim though, and most of us walk and bike everyday (which I understand amerikans don't?).
@@herrbonk3635 that’s awesome. Exercise is so important. We definitely don’t get much physical activity in the USA. Most things are drive thru nowadays. I’m hoping that will change so we can be more active.
After meal @lunch i drink coffee to lower my glucose,coffee give my metabolism a push so my glucose doen't spike
Without sugar
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How about chicory instead of coffee ? I sometimes drink one or two chicory to replace coffee later in the day. Thank you!
great question. Yes, a better option, less caffeine so likely less of a glucose spike. thanks for asking :)
I'm a coffee drinker and I put Splenda in it can anyone tell me is that ok ???
Yes, that is OK.....
After watching this video I'm going to go to Starbucks and have them build a house from their store to my mouth. I hope they don't throw me out again 😂😂😂
Love the accent.
Thank you :)
Does decaf have enough caffeine to be detrimental?
Hello. A lot less caffeine than regular so it’s much better overall. In moderation, of course. Normally 1 cup a day.
@@thevoiceofdiabetes Thank you.
@@geronimomadmartin3499 anytime. Good luck :)
I'm so sad. I'm gluten, dairy, nightshades, alcohol free and starch free. And now coffee? Life is not worth living.
What about coffee with almond milk?
I do like almond milk-- however, caffeine alone will usually raise blood sugar levels up so you want to be careful and not overdo it.
Nice
Thank you :)
I had noticed that coffee gets my BG levels up! After this video I'm now on decaff. Thanks for the really informative and helpful videos!
Can I be cheeky and ask for your thoughts on gut microbiotics & diabetes and the keto diet?
Decaf is definitely a better option... less caffeine.
There are some studies that have looked at gut health-- probiotic use, in particular, to help people with type 2 DM.
I am not a fan of the keto diet-- Soon, I will have a video on this as to why. However, I do support a low-carb diet, higher in vegetables and lean protein.
Thanks for your questions and comment, David!
So basically don't eat don't have coffee or tea just drink water and pray
My thoughts exactly.
Coffee also creates Insuline Resistance...
Unfortunately 😫
Nice video blessings love ❤️ 😍 ❤
are you saying that if you saying that if you are diabetes is not good to drink coffee?
So no mention of decaf coffee?
I did not-- but decaff is definitely much better and the recommended version if possible. Hope that helps.
I’m going to drink apple cider vinegar to offset the effects of coffee.
Apple cider is great!!! I do recommend it and it does seem to help lower blood sugar levels after meals. Keep us posted. :)
Coffee with sugar - a regular coffee is what is being referred to here I suppose doc?
Hello. This is just black coffee 😩 without cream or sugar
@@thevoiceofdiabetes thanks for clarification 👍
@@rajrai8073 anytime 😀
Black Coffee with no SUGAR is great for Me
tingling in my feet is that my body saying too sugar?
Addict ako sa coffee kaya lang di black
What about decaf coffee
How many cups of coffee shall I drink everyday.
I drink plenty of coffee and they still tell me I have type 2. And my A1C is too high even with all the drugs they have me on.
I am so sorry to hear that. Hopefully this video has helped you
Coffe never messed with my blood sugar now I’m a non diabetic and I’m still drinking coffee
But, how dose that work in ketosis. Coffee should in this case make it harder to get into ketosis and stay there?
I will have a video on ketosis this week. stay tuned. It seems to be a topic of interest for many. Thanks for a great question.
Studies on coffee consumption with or without milk & sugar ? Those variables are very important to precise or control on any studies on coffee. Otherwise those studies are irrelevant.
When you say 50 points, do you mean 50 mg/dl?
Hi Tommy, yes, I speak in mg/dl usually but will start adding mol/l as well due to demand. Moving forwards, I will have both :)
What about decaf coffee? I wish you had mentioned that as an alternative, since just 'one cup of coffee a day' just isn't an option for me. Since decaf obviously doesn't have caffiene, I presume it's an ok alternative? I will have to also check the internet to see if decaf coffee stll has antioxidants, and will need to find a 'safe' decaf that uses water extraction vs chemical extraction. Otherwise good video.
Hi Joe, great point. I should have addressed that but I’ll have a video on that soon. Decaf is a better option, less caffeine and less blood sugar spike. I did wear a continuous glucose monitor and caffeine did spike my sugar even though I’m not a diabetic. I didn’t see the exact spike with decaf. Moderation is key obviously but I would say 2 cups decaf and 1 regular a day would be a better alternative. Hope that helps. That’s for the great feedback 😀
@@thevoiceofdiabetes - Thank you for the additional information. I just purchased some Swiss water extraction coffee (vs chemical extraction) based on the information in your video and appreciate your response. I also looked on the web and found that the Swiss water extraction method takes out the caffeine but leaves the beneficial antioxidants. I have another suggestion: I was looking at your website for other blood sugar related information and noticed the About tab didn't have your credentials. Are you an MD, nutritionist or other medical professional? You mentioned you have patients so I presume you are, though it's always good to know this so when we refer others they usually ask for the persons professional credentials. Thanks again and look forward to my (decaf) coffee!