{"id":1915,"date":"2022-01-10T19:14:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T13:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=1915"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T11:10:14","slug":"beer-wine-or-whiskey-which-of-these-are-okay-for-people-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/beer-wine-or-whiskey-which-of-these-are-okay-for-people-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Beer, Wine or Whiskey \u2013 Which of These Are Okay for People With Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like having a beer, glass of wine or maybe some whiskey on the rocks now and then? But then you start worrying about your blood sugar and how it could worsen your diabetes, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, we have the definitive answer to this question. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that we do not endorse alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>First up, let\u2019s understand<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n        &lt;div style=&quot;display:none&quot; class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;a class=&quot;cta-link&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;desktop-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; \/&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;mobile-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How alcohol affects your body and blood sugar levels?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant risk of drinking too much alcohol (more than two drinks per sitting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is hypoglycemia (or extremely low blood sugar levels) which can be very dangerous and even fatal in some cases. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, with a few drinks in you, you might not see some common symptoms of hypoglycemia such as <\/span><b><i>difficulty speaking, sweating, trembling<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is common seen in people who are on insulin or diabetes medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol directly enters your bloodstream and is converted to fat directly instead of glucose \u2013 this may cause you to crave sugary and carb-rich foods to compensate for the low glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also affects your brain and moves it into starvation mode, making you want to overeat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Should people with diabetes can drink beer or whiskey? Here are some facts about what happens in your body when you drink, straight from our experts.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Should people with diabetes can drink beer or whiskey? Here are some facts about what happens in your body when you drink, straight from our experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"To drink or not to drink will no longer be a question! | @FitterflyWellnessDTx\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zS-UtS27H2w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Which alcohol is good for diabetes?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a <\/span><b><i>standard<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> measure to gauge the kind of alcohol you can drink:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule of thumb is \u2013 lower calorie and lower carb spirits are your best choice. And, this includes light beers, wines, and hard liquor, either on the rocks or with a splash of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Diabetes Reversal&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog&quot; 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nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocktails are best avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For easy reference, here\u2019s a table you can use.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\" style=\"height: 477px;\" width=\"824\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type of Alcohol<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Carbs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Calories<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Beer<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">350ml (1 small can approx.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">350ml\u00a0 light beer (1 small can approx.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Wine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120ml red wine (1 small wine glass approx.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120ml of white wine (1 small wine glass approx.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60ml of port wine (half a small glass)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Distilled Spirit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 to 40 ml distilled spirits (Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey, Scotch, dry Brandy, Cognac) (1 peg approx ~ 30 ml)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cocktails<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120ml\u00a0 Margarita<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">205<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70ml\u00a0 Martini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trace<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">156<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">130ml Pina Colada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">245<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150ml Bloody Mary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">116<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reference carb amounts from Diabetes.co.uk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the above table, the lower the carb and calorie content, the better the drink is for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, while these serve as good rules to 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             <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-member-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"member-name\">Shubhangi Patil<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"member-age\">38 years<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"testimonial-outcome-list\">\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg\" alt=\"Happy members\" title=\"Happy members\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">30000+ <br>Happy members<\/div>\n                              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                                          <span>Call me<\/span>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/form>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card-note\">* Diabetes Remission is the clinical term for Diabtes Reversal<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, for instance, if you drink a glass of wine and your friend drank the same amount as you, there would be a difference in the way your body breaks down the wine and releases sugars \u2013 affecting your blood sugar levels differently than your friend\u2019s body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why, if you love to have a glass of wine or whiskey on the rocks, now and then, the PGR of your favourite drink will show whether you should stick with what you love or change things up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How do PGR and Diabefly help you drink what you love while helping you control your blood sugars better?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foremost reason PGR works so well in helping you manage your blood sugar levels better is that it helps you identify precisely what\u2019s good for you and what isn\u2019t. There is no need to follow the general one-size-fits-all advice anymore.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PGR report also tells you what mixers and snacks you can eat when you\u2019re enjoying an alcoholic drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019re all set for a good, fun night that you can enjoy to the fullest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A word of caution:<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>How to Safely Consume Alcohol when you have diabetes?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips to keep in mind when you\u2019re having a drink:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid drinking alcohol if your blood sugars are not in control. This means that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/what-is-hba1c-why-do-i-need-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HbA1C values are between 6.5 to 7% or lower<\/a>. Or if your average blood sugars are between 140 to 154 mg\/dL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit yourself to one drink per day (for women) and two drinks per day (for men).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick drinks that are suitable for you to drink, based on your PGR report. Once you enrol for the Diabefly Pro program, the coach will recommend what\u2019s best for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your drinking habits change (if you\u2019re drinking more than your usual amount or are drinking a type of alcohol that\u2019s not recommended for you), inform your treating physician.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always eat snacks or a meal before you drink to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes-tips-to-prevent-and-deal-with-hypoglycemia-or-low-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help prevent hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using mixers that are high in sugar (such as aerated drinks, packaged juices, etc.) and cocktails that are made with sugary juices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always test your blood sugar levels before going to bed, after you\u2019ve had a drink, as they tend to drop further when you sleep. Of course, if it\u2019s low, eat a healthy snack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never substitute a drink for a meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabefly is a program that is personalized to you. It takes into account all factors that affect your blood sugar levels and can help you navigate the maze that is diabetes and blood sugar management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not only is it personalized to your needs and lifestyle, but the program gives you scientific, evidence-based guidance in all aspects of your life that affect blood sugar. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you\u2019ll have access to a coach, expert physiotherapist and psychologist for a holistic form of diabetes treatment and management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know more? Read all the details of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/health\/diabefly-brand-blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabefly Pro Diabetes Care program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or give us a call at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"tel: 022 48971077\">022 48971077<\/a> (Ext 1)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like having a beer, glass of wine or maybe some whiskey on the rocks now and then? 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