What Can Caffeine Do for You?

Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the nation- arguably in the world. Many consumers ingest caffeine in the form of coffee for an energy boost and increased mental focus. With Type II diabetes becoming the top pandemic of today, caffeine may also have beneficial effects toward diabetic patients and even prevent the new onset of diabetes. Research has shown that acute caffeine consumption decreases insulin sensitivity, specifically decreasing glucose uptake by A1 adenosine receptors in skeletal muscle. Evidence has shown that coffee consumption has beneficial effects on metabolism in diabetics and has an inverse relationship with new incidences of Type II diabetes. More long term studies need to be demonstrated.