Is drinking tea or coffee OK for diabetes sufferers?

Yes, provided that you don’t add sugar in it.

Either is fine as long as you are controlling your sugar intake appropriately.

They are fine….you might want to look into Stevia for your artificial sweetner,if you don’t use it already :)

I don’t know how much milk you use but that will definately up your blood sugar. Test yourself before and after to be sure.

No. It’s not. Caffeine raises your blood pressure which is a problem for those who have diabetes. Some Basic Info on This

Also more information

@RedPowerLady Wow! Thank you! I’m diabetic and didn’t know that!

Also if you go to Amazon.com and go to the book Holdford Low GL Diet. Then in the search bar on the left write in caffeine. That book explains several reasons why caffeine is dangerous to people who need to regulate blood sugar.

@loser Your welcome :)

my endocrinologist has on problem with coffee or tea, as long as not adding fat with creamer or sugar.

I am a diabetic , as was my mother .

I drink coffee and tea… NO sugar. Maybe a teaspoon of cream etc….

I’ve become very fond of Diet Green tea w/ citrus… LOVE the stuff and it is very good for you, too !

Depends on the type of diabetes, the treatment and the level of knowledge.

Knowledgeable and experienced type 1 (juvenile) diabetics with an acceptable BMI do not have any restrictions at all. This was different 25 years ago.

For type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes it depends. Knowledgeable and experienced ones with an acceptable BMI relying on insulin injections do not have any restrictions at all. This was different 25 years ago. Those who rely on diet and exercise should avoid high-glycemic food including too much sugar in coffee or tea. Of course avoiding high-glycemic food is good for all inactive people.

Otherwise coffee and tea has little to do with diabetes.

Knowledgeable diabetics don’t suffer. The term “diabetes sufferers” is biased and certainly not appropriate. It creates stigmas. A better way of asking this is:

Is drinking tea or coffee ok for diabetics?

@mattbrowne lol that was as complete as an answer could get, good job!

@therealshard – Thanks.

Drinking alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and liquor) in moderation reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/HealthIssues/1104370191.html

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee or tea is acceptable to everyone including diabetes. But diabetics should calculate the calories and carb count for whatever food they consume?

Carbohydrates are the food group that is mainly responsible for raising blood glucose level. Even though the body can make glucose from the protein and fat, but it take time and also it cannot cause blood glucose spikes. http://healthy-ojas.com/diabetes/carb-count.html