Alcohol are Okay for People with Diabetes

One study shows that moderate alcohol intake (no more than one drink a day) is associated with lower blood-sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity in healthy people who do not have diabetes.
 
Another study shows that blood-sugar levels do not differ for 12 hours following a meal between diabetes patients (both types 1 and 2) who drink a shot of vodka before dinner, or a glass of wine with dinner, or a shot of cognac after dinner, and those who drink an equal amount of water.

Finally, a number of studies suggest that moderate alcohol intake may have a positive effect on blood-cholesterol and lipid levels.

Just remember to include alcohol calories in your meal plan (one alcoholic drink is 1 fat exchange) and enjoy your one drink with food.

Alcohol can cause severe, life-threatening low blood sugar, even in people who do not have diabetes. That is why we suggest drinking alcohol only with food.

 Evidence shows that small amounts of alcohol are okay for people with diabetes who are not pregnant and have no history of alcohol abuse.