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When all was said and done, the only anomalous finding that stood out was the consumption of caffeine-free artificially sweetened beverages being associated with higher risk of diabetes in women. Bottom line: caffeine vs caffeine-free isn't as important a distinction as sugar-sweetened vs artificially sweetened beverages when it comes to diabetes risk in both men & women. But remember that this was an observational study and as such, is only good for developing hypotheses as it cannot prove cause & effect. Regardless, I think it prudent to err on the side of caution and consider switching to coffee (not Starbucks' frappuccinos ). And in case you've forgotten, don't forget that coffee consumption has also been linked to lower risk of heart failure , prostate cancer and basal cell skin cancer !Follow @alvinblin 
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