Does alcohol alter glucose levels in type 2 diabetes? I consume 4 drinks a day.
Alcohol can slightly decrease your fasting blood sugars. The drop is about 5-10%. It does not affect glucose levels that are increased after eating food. The studies on effects of alcohol on lipids are hard to interpret. Some claim that small amounts of alcohol lower lipids and others claim, otherwise. My advice: the less you drink, the better off you will be in the long run.
Alcohol can slightly decrease your fasting blood sugars. The drop is about 5-10%. It does not affect glucose levels that are increased after eating food. The studies on effects of alcohol on lipids are hard to interpret. Some claim that small amounts of alcohol lower lipids and others claim, otherwise. My advice: the less you drink, the better off you will be in the long run.
