A recent study by Finnish researchers shows that people who regularly drink coffee have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who do not.
The study also indicates that regular coffee consumption can help reduce the risk of diabetes for overweight individuals and heavy drinkers.
According to a report from Finnish News Agency (STT), researchers from the National Public Health Institute of Finland conducted a long-term follow-up study on over 60,000 Finnish people. The results found that people who drank 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day had a 28% lower risk of developing diabetes compared to non-coffee drinkers. The study also showed that regular coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of diabetes for people who are overweight and heavy drinkers.
The researchers are still unclear about the relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of developing diabetes. After analyzing the components of coffee, they speculate that some minerals in coffee, such as magnesium, may be beneficial for blood sugar control. However, the researchers noted that further research is still needed.
According to statistics, there are over 500,000 people with diabetes in Finland, accounting for about one-tenth of the country's total population.