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Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in the UK that causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. In the majority of cases it’s caused by poor diet and lack of exercise. Alongside being active, eating the right food and drink is important in controlling and preventing the condition. When it comes to drinking alcohol there are certain drinks you should always avoid.
Having a few drinks at home or in the pub is a part of everyday life for some people, but having diabetes doesn’t necessarily have to get in the way of this.
The answer is yes according to Diabetes UK. It says: “Yes, you can still drink, but you need to be aware of how it can affect your body and how to manage this.
“For example, drinking can make you more likely to have a hypo, because alcohol makes your blood sugars drop. It can affect your weight too, as there can be a lot of calories in alcoholic drinks.”
Staying within the government guidelines for drinking alcohol is the safest way if you have or are looking to prevent type 2 diabetes.
The guidelines state men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week.
The diabetes charity advises you avoid the following:
Avoid low-sugar beers and cider
These can sometimes be called diabetic drinks. It explains: “They might have less sugar, but there’s more alcohol in them.
“Just one pint of a low-sugar beer can bring you above the legal limit.”
Avoid low-alcohol wines
These can often contain more sugar than normal wines. It advises: “If you do choose these, just stick to a glass or two.
“Try to limit drinks with a lot of sugar, such as sweet sherries, sweet wines and liqueurs.”
Read more here: Daily Express :: Health Feed
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