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My mom is diagonosed with diabetes , can she take tea, coffee or not, caffine is said to decrease chance of diabetes?

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SHe can: Have either one she likes; they do not affect the chances of diabetes. The food she eats with the, however, increases her risk of diabetes significantly.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My mom is diagonosed with diabetes , can she take tea, coffee or not, caffine is said to decrease chance of diabetes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

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