I am diabetic but under control with insulin and tablets, BP also under control, age 68. Can I drink Beer or Alcohol 2 or 3 times in a week, any problems for diabetics. Please advise. Thank you.

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Dr. Nimmi MulwaniDiabetologist5yrs exp

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Hi, alcohol in any form has empty calories without any kind of nutrition in it. You can have little amount of it preferably twice a month. Red wine has been found to be helpful to prevent heart disease when taken in correct amount. Ideally it's allowed 100 ml.

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