Is a glass of wine or a fancy cocktail out of the question?
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Avoid ALCOHOL if you have DIABETES! *Doctor explains*
Emily Lachtrupp is a Registered Dietitian with experience in nutritional counseling recipe analysis and meal planning. She has worked with clients struggling with diabetes weight loss digestive issues and more. In her free time you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog Winston.
Alcohol gets a bad rap for a lot of reasons but does it really increase your risk of diabetes? Nearly 1 in 10 Americans will develop diabetes the majority of which is type 2 diabetes. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include a more sedentary lifestyle being over 45 and having a first-degree relative with the condition.
But if you regularly drink wine beer or spirits are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? After talking to dietitians and diabetes educators there’s no clear direct link between drinking alcohol and developing type 2 diabetes. That doesn’t mean alcohol doesn’t have negative consequences when it comes to blood sugar management though. Read on to explore the complex relationship between alcohol and blood sugar and what you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes.
