Coffee is a popular drink that helps keep you alert and raises your spirit. However, according to Harvard Health Publishing, for people with diabetes or need to control blood sugar, drinking coffee can cause anxiety because some ingredients in coffee can affect blood sugar levels.
1. Choose pure, unsweetened coffee
To avoid hyperglycemia, you should choose pure black coffee, without adding sugar or sweetener. Sugar and fat are factors that cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels.
2. Drink in moderation
One to two cups of coffee per day is considered a safe amount for people with diabetes. Drinking too much coffee can stimulate the nervous system and negatively affect blood sugar balance.
3. Combine coffee with foods rich in protein and fiber
Eating a snack containing protein or fiber before or at the same time as drinking coffee helps slow down the absorption of sugar, helping to stabilize blood sugar.
4. Avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase adrenaline, causing strong fluctuations in blood sugar. Drink coffee after meals or with snacks.
5. Choose moderately or lightly roasted coffee
Mid- or light roasted coffee contains more antioxidants than deep-fried coffee, which helps control blood sugar and reduce inflammation.
