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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Moderation is best

There are fewer risks to your diabetes, and possible benefits, by keeping to current guidelines: No more than one drink per day for women, two per day for men. But be sure your diabetes is well controlled. If weight loss is a goal, drinking may hinder progress, so discuss this with your health-care team.