08 Dec 2015 Blackmores Institute Coffee compounds could help prevent type 2 diabetes 08 Dec 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Scientists have identified two compounds in coffee that contribute to decreasing a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Writing in the Journal of Natural Products, the researchers say that this knowledge could someday help them develop new medications to better prevent and treat the disease. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.