DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love to drink coffee. I often have multiple cups a day. Recently, I was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor advised that I may want to cut back on my beverage of choice, as it is not good for my blood sugar or blood pressure. Can you provide some insight, as I thought coffee was good for my health?
ANSWER: Various studies indicate that coffee has some health benefits, but it's not without a downside — mostly due to the caffeine.
Coffee may offer some protection against:
