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To: kstewskis
Insulin regulates glucose, it doesn't "turn into" it. If indeed coffee increases the production of insulin, there's the answer right there. We're talking type II diabetes, so its also possibe that the thermogenic effect of caffeine just helps keep people on the thinner side.
10 posted on 03/10/2004 9:44:00 AM PST by Wolfie
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To: Wolfie
Insulin regulates glucose, it doesn't "turn into" it. If indeed coffee increases the production of insulin, there's the answer right there. We're talking type II diabetes, so its also possible that the thermogenic effect of caffeine just helps keep people on the thinner side.

Ah, thank you for explaining that. Makes sense, Caffeine seems to be an appetite suppressant (works for me that way, anyway).

Interesting how the Atkins folks say stay away from caffeine. I didn't, cut my carbs way down, kept to my 3 cups o java a day, and lost 25 pounds in 4 months.

Can I pour you another cup?

13 posted on 03/10/2004 11:31:51 AM PST by kstewskis ( "The Passion of The Christ" is here....and no I'm NOT giving up Mel for Lent!!)
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