POV: You start your morning with coffee… and no one ever explained this part. Coffee itself isn’t the problem ☕️ But when it’s the first thing hitting your stomach — especially if you’re diabetic or pre-diabetic — it can raise cortisol, make blood sugar spike faster, and leave you hungrier a few hours later. One small shift I teach my patients: have something with protein or fiber with your coffee instead of waiting until later. Even a simple breakfast alongside it can help steady energy, reduce