Drink This for Better Blood Sugar Control
You might think that “blood sugar control” means saying goodbye to your favorite foods.
No more cookies, donuts, ice cream…
Well, I have a better idea.
Instead of focusing on all the foods you can’t have, I’ll reveal how adding one delicious food can be GREAT for your metabolic health—and even dial down your diabetes risk.
Previous research found that drinking coffee is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. In fact, each additional daily cup is associated with another six percent reduced risk.
In this study, researchers tried to find out why.
They examined data from over 7,400 adults ages 19 to 64 who were part of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Drinking two cups of coffee daily was associated with a:
- 23 percent reduction in HOMA-IR (a measure of insulin resistance)
- 21 percent reduction in fasting insulin levels
Women saw the greatest improvements with two cups of coffee daily linked to a 27 percent improvement in HOMA-IR and a 30 percent boost in fasting insulin.
And drinking three cups per day was even better, with a 34 percent improvement in HOMA-IR and a 36 percent improvement in fasting insulin.
This study confirmed that black coffee is best.
Those who drank it had better insulin resistance and glucose metabolism compared to those who added cream and sugar.
I like thinking of what I CAN do for my health, instead of everything I can’t.
And when it comes to “can do’s” for better blood sugar control, enjoying your daily cup (or two) of black coffee isn’t just a pleasure—it’s a science-backed strategy.
So go ahead and savor that brew, knowing you’re not just satisfying your taste buds, but you’re giving your metabolic health a meaningful boost too.
P.S. Discover the best TIME to drink coffee to reap the most rewards.
View Sources
Choi S, Park T, Je Y. Association Between Coffee Consumption and Glucose Metabolism Markers in Korean Adults. Nutrients. 2025; 17(9):1484.
