How are diabetes and nutrition linked?
Glucose (sugar) is produced by the body from the foods you eat, mainly carbohydrates. So your food choices have an impact on your glucose levels.
The major nutrients in food are protein, fat, and carbohydrates. You need all of these nutrients in your diet. Among the many different sources of these nutrients, some are better for you than others. For example, lean white meat (such as chicken breast with no skin) is a healthier source of protein than fatty red meat (such as hamburger). Liquid vegetable oils (such as olive and canola) are more heart-healthy than solid fats (such as margarine and butter). There are also differences among carbohydrates, and these differences are important in diabetes control.
The green coffee bean extract first came in the spotlight several years ago when it was found to contain a lot of antioxidants which protect cells from aging, toxicity and the damage done by free radicals. In 2012, a small study found that it helps also weight loss efforts. 
