Can drinking coffee reduce my risk for diabetes?

Research shows that coffee might decrease the risk of developing diabetes by about 25 percent. But watch the sugar. Here's why: People who add sugar to coffee or tea don't get the protective blood sugar effect, and they may run a higher risk of developing cancer of the pancreas.

Coffee isn't for everyone. If you're sensitive to caffeine's effects, you may want to avoid it. And even if you aren't, it's best to limit yourself to about 250 milligrams of caffeine a day.

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