With changes in lifestyle, splurging on junk food, sitting in one place for long hours, and a lack of physical activity – diabetes has become a common problem. Not only adults but even children are also riddled with diabetes. According to a statistical report by World Health Organization (WHO), over 422 million people suffer from diabetes, out of which approximately 15 lakh people die of the disease or from its long-drawn effects. It is important to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle to keep diabetes at bay.

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of diabetes, which is often termed gestational diabetes. However, now, a new study suggests drinking a substantial amount of Coffee might prevent Type 2 diabetes in pregnant women.

As per research, conducted by the National University of Singapore, “Habitual coffee consumption and subsequent risk of type 2 diabetes in individuals with a history of gestational diabetes – a prospective study.”

Research on the relationship between coffee consumption and diabetes:

The research was conducted under the direction of Professor Zhang, director of the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW), and another professor in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine).

At least 4,500 white females participated in the research. All of these women had previous histories of gestational diabetes for over 25 years. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), along with the team of experts at GloW were responsible for monitoring the women.

The research made it evident that women who consumed caffeinated coffee instead of beverages that had added sugar or sweetened ingredients reduced the risk of diabetes by 17% as compared to a cup of sugar-infused coffee. Based on the end results of the research, Professor Zhang asserted that consumption of two to five cups of unsweetened coffee might be helpful in keeping gestational diabetes away. It “could be incorporated into a relatively healthy lifestyle for a certain population,” concluded the professor.

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