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hannahsdad is Steve W, in NH
Twenty year AF vet, BA & MS in PolySci, retired City and LTC Adm.

I am a retired 65 year-old father of an 11 year-old daughter. I have...

09/10/08
Category: Diabetes

Can someone tell me if caffeine is good or bad for diabetics?

I've read from various sources that drinking caffeinated drinks (e.g., coffee, tea, diet sodas, etc.) is good for me (a recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetic); that too much caffeine is bad for me; that it really doesn't matter; that it depends on the person; etc.   I like to drink a 16…

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