In one way or another, diabetes seems to affect all parts of life - even our social activities. One of the more common questions I hear among people with this condition is, “Can I drink alcohol?” The answer is, yes… sometimes.
Because alcoholic drinks contain a fair amount of calories derived from sugars, conventional wisdom has long held that diabetics should avoid alcohol altogether. But drinking alcohol in moderation can actually improve your diabetic condition by enhancing insulin sensitivity. Moderate amounts of alcohol improve the cells’ ability to respond to insulin, resulting in lower blood levels of both glucose and insulin.
For many people, however, alcohol consumption can be a double-edged sword - that’s why drinking in moderation is best. Too much alcohol can lead to serious health conditions, including liver disease. And if you’re obese, you definitely need to go easy on alcohol - the combination of excess alcohol and obesity is especially damaging to the liver.
Yours in good health,
Dr. Whitaker
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