Coffee May Hold More Promise for Diabetes Research Than Previously Realized, Scientists Say

Coffee May Hold More Promise for Diabetes Research Than Previously Realized, Scientists Say

New findings are pushing researchers to explore coffee’s potential influence on an enzyme central to how the body converts carbohydrates into blood sugar.VIKTORIIA DROBOT / Getty ImagesKey PointsNew research from China's Kunming Institute of Botany found that roasted Arabica coffee beans contain compounds that may help slow the breakdown of carbohydrates, potentially aiding future diabetes research.The study identified three specific coffee-deri…