I. Research Evidence
Overview
I. Research Evidence
II. Diabetes
III.Resources
Investigators reviewed existing research on the effects of drinking alcohol, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and mortality. They focused on type 2 or adult-onset diabetes,
They found that light and moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of diabetes, according to most studies. However, they report that heavy and binge drinking increase that risk.
Among diabetics, light and moderate drinking reduces risk of diseases. Such drinking also reduces all-cause mortality. Of course, this is also the case in the general population.
Gender and weight (body mass index) also have an impact on diabetes, cardiovascular health, and mortality.
The research findings were published in the journal Current Diabetes Reports.
II. Diabetes
See Also
Drinking Alcohol and Type 2 Diabetes (Adult Onset Diabetes).
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease: Moderate Drinking is Protective
Moderate Drinking Reduces Heart and Circulation Diseases (Cardiovascular Diseases).
Cardiovascular Health Benefitted from Drinking Over Guidelines
Drinking Alcohol and Mortality in Cardiovascular Disease Patients
Drinking Alcohol and Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Disease & Mortality among Middle-Aged & Older Women.
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health (How Much to Drink for Good …
Effects of Alcohol on Risk of Strokes and Heart Attacks.
Drinking and Coronary Artery Disease Risk in US Veterans: Effects of Alcohol.
Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease. It harms the kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Also, it can cause medical problems such as blindness, heart disease, stroke, impotence, loss of limbs, and death.
Over one in 20 people in the U.S. suffers from diabetes. Millions and millions of people around the world have the disease. And millions more are at risk. Obviously, the subject of drinking alcohol and diabetes is an important matter.
The American Diabetes Association identifies common symptoms of diabetes.
- Blurry vision.
- Cuts or bruises that heal very slowly.
- Extreme fatigue.
- Frequent urination.
- Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet.
- Strong hunger and thirst.
Even if a symptom is mild, it could mean diabetes. It’s best to contact a doctor to be sure. And to get treatment if needed.
Research study reported was this. Polsky, S., & Akturk, H. Alcohol Consumption, Diabetes Risk, and Cardiovascular Disease Within Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep. 2017 Nov 4;17(12):136. doi: 10.1007/ s11892-017-0950-8. Curr Diab Rep. 2017 Nov 4;17(12):136. doi: 10.1007/s11892-017-0950-8.
III. Resources for Drinking Alcohol, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health, and Mortality
Am Diabetes Ass’n. Complete Guide to Diabetes. Alexandria, VA: ADA, 2011.
Clark, P. Diabetes [Cookbook for diabetics] Sydney, N.S.W. Bauer, 2017.
Diabetes Res Instit. What is Diabetes? [website]
FamilyDoctor.org. Diabetes. [website]
Nat Inst Diabetes. What is Diabetes? [website]