Alcohol and the Diabetic Rules

For those who have diabetes, consuming alcohol means climbing blood sugar levels with the added blow of the high number of calories most alcoholic beverages contain. While reasonable portions of alcohol may cause blood sugar to go up, excessive alcohol consumption can in fact lower your blood sugar levels—occasionally leading it to critically drop.

Depending on the level of consumption, drinking alters the ability to manage food choices and keep your weight controlled.

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