A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry finds that regular coffee consumption may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

According to the study conducted by scientists from Nagoya University in Japan, diabetic lab mice were given regular doses of diluted coffee for five weeks.

"Coffee ingestion ameliorated the development of hyperglycemia and improved insulin sensitivity," which lowers the risk of diabetes, according to the study.

Though caffeine has been identified as one of the primary antidiabetic components, other substances found in coffee such as chlorogenic acid, quinides, trigonelline and lignan are also known to affect glucose metabolism.

A healthy diet and regular exercise are still recommended as the best ways to stave off diabetes.

Jessica Webster covers Food & Drink (and drinks coffee) for AnnArbor.com's community team. You can reach her at JessicaWebster@AnnArbor.com.