If you’re adding two cream and two sugar to your coffee every day, it may be time for some adjustments. Both coffee and sugar have the potential to have an adverse impact on blood sugar, and when combined could result in short-term drops in insulin sensitivity as well as weight gain. One way to mitigate your risks would be switching over to black or minimally sweetened iced coffee to reap its antioxidant-rich benefits without negatively impacting blood sugar.

If caffeine sensitivity is an issue for you, decaf may also be worth trying if that’s the case. When selecting your brand of decaf coffee, be sure to choose one which uses non-toxic methods of extracting its caffeine. It is still possible for decaf to contain some amount of caffeine despite this, so when making your decision it is essential that the overall calorie count be taken into consideration.

Consideration should also be given to the saturated fat content when selecting your creamer. Saturated fat has been linked with heart disease; one way of doing this would be choosing non-dairy creamers without added sugars and low levels of saturated fat such as Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Creamer as they offer better options in this respect.

If you’re concerned about how sugar and coffee might impact your blood sugar, speak to your physician for advice about what amounts and times are safest. Experiment with different flavorings in coffee as well to find what works for you; but always read labels before trying anything new in moderation!