Kidney disease in diabetes, or diabetic nephropathy, is one of the more serious complications of the condition. Recent studies have shown drinking coffee could have some protective effect against Type 2 diabetes and appears to influence kidney function. According to a study reported on in the Korean Journal of Family Medicine in July 2013, coffee-drinking could confer some protection against diabetic nephropathy.
Researchers at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital and Sung Kyun Kwan University in Seoul, South Korea, looked at 2,673 women from 35 to 84 years of age. Both diabetes and kidney impairment were highest among women who drank less than one cup of coffee per day than in those who drank at least 2 cups of coffee per day. Among diabetics the association between coffee drinking and the risk of kidney disease was especially strong.
According to the Mayo Clinic in the United States, drinking caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, can cause short but significant increases in blood pressure in some people. Whether this is because it causes the adrenal glands to release more adrenalin or whether caffeine keeps the blood vessels from opening, or both, is still not clear.
Some people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than others. A method for discovering how sensitive you might be is to measure your blood pressure, drink a 12 ounce cup of coffee, and then measure your blood pressure again 30 to 60 minutes later. If your blood pressure goes up 5 to 10 millimeters, it could indicate sensitivity to caffeine. Ask your doctor whether you need to limit or eliminate caffeine consumption, especially if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
If you do drink coffee, try to avoid using cream and sugar. One tablespoon of cream has 52 calories, 49 of which are from fat. It also has 21 mg of cholesterol and very little nutritive value.
Some healthy flavorings to add to coffee include cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Often drinkers like to add powdered herbs to their coffee beans or instant coffee. Cinnamon sticks make flavorful stirring rods. Make syrup by boiling water with vanilla bean, rosemary, orange peels, cloves, star anise, or your favorite dried fruit. Stir your syrup into your coffee for a different flavor along with some nutrients. A little dark chocolate also makes coffee more flavorful, as well as being good for your heart. Some people like a little fresh mint in their coffee, but be careful not to add so much you overpower the coffee flavor. What new herbs and spices can you think of to make your own unique blend?
Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. By making easy changes to your daily routine, its possible to protect your heart, kidneys, eyes and limbs from the damage often caused by diabetes, and eliminate some of the complications you may already experience.
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