Diabetes and Alcohol Do's and Don'ts

Diabetes and Alcohol Do’s and Don’ts


		Get More Info: I Want to Learn More About Diabetes Am I at Risk for Diabetes? Healthy Living Made Simple Healthy Eating Made Simple Diabetes Health Topic Quality Health Center		Drink alcohol only with food and drink slowly Avoid “sugary” mixed drinks, sweet wines, or cordials. Mix liquor with water, club soda, or diet soft drinks. Always wear a medical alert piece of jewelry that says you have diabetes. Do not drink more than 1-2 drinks of alcohol in a one-day period (2 if you are a man or 1 drink if you are a woman).
One alcoholic drink means:

		5 oz. glass of wine	1 .5 oz. “shot” of liquor	12 oz. beer

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