It is not recommended that diabetic patients drink alcohol, if you have to drink, you can drink a small amount of dry red wine.
Dry red wine contains less sugar, low alcohol content, diabetic patients can drink a small amount, but do not drink on an empty stomach, otherwise it is prone to hypoglycemia, because drinking alcohol without food will inhibit the decomposition of hepatic glycogen, so that the amount of glucose in the blood decreases, thus the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
When drinking alcohol, pay more attention to diet control. Every 1 gram of alcohol produces 7.1 kcal, and the calories produced by drinking alcohol should be deducted from the total calories in a day so that the daily intake of calories as well as various nutrients remain relatively constant.
It is generally not recommended that diabetic patients drink alcohol, which can affect the metabolism of hypoglycemic drugs and cause blood sugar fluctuations, potentially inducing strokes, myocardial infarction and so on.
Diabetic patients should pay attention to blood glucose monitoring, and at the same time need to follow the doctor’s instructions for scientific diet and medication.