Can I Drink Alcohol?
With Diabetes, you need to consciously make lifestyle choices especially when it comes to food and beverage intake. There is one question many people with diabetes often ask: Can I drink alcohol? It isn’t so much as a simple yes or no answer. Moderate drinking may be okay for some, but heavy drinking or otherwise reckless drinking can be very unhealthy for diabetics. In this blog, we will cover everything from how alcohol affects diabetes, to the precautions that should be taken, and how you can enjoy alcohol responsibly while living with diabetes. Understanding Diabetes and Alcohol Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make or properly use the hormone insulin, causing, among other things, high blood sugar. The two main types of diabetes are: Type...