Drinking caffeinated coffee was found to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 60% in a newly published study that included people at high risk for the disease.
Even those who used to drink coffee but quit were less likely to develop diabetes than those who never drank it.
An aside. Ever wonder about the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? I have.
Type 1, “formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults.” The pancreas stops making insulin.
Type 2, “formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age—even during childhood.” The organs don’t use insulin properly.
A third type, gestational diabetes, is usually a temporary condition in the late stages of pregnancy.
Information and quotations from National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.