4 tips on drinking when you have diabetes

4 tips on drinking when you have diabetes

If your doctor's given you permission to drink, follow these guidelines to do it responsibly

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Pair alcohol with food

Food acts like a sponge, helping to absorb some of the alcohol and in turn minimizing its effect on blood sugar. Likewise, sip your drink slowly to further slow absorption. A person with diabetes should always eat carbohydrate foods when drinking alcohol, and never drink on an empty stomach.