With your doctor's permission, you may enjoy
alcohol in moderation. Moderation is defined as no more than one
drink per day for women; no more than two drinks per day for
men.Here are some guidelines for drinking alcohol for people with
diabetes:
- Check with your doctor before drinking any alcoholic beverages.
Discuss the safety and possible side effects of mixing alcohol and
your medicines.
- Never drink on an empty stomach. Drink alcohol with food to
avoid low blood sugar reactions.
- Do not drink alcohol before, during, or after exercise.
- Wear diabetes identification if drinking away from home in case
of a low blood sugar reaction or any other emergency.
- Limit your alcohol consumption if you are overweight to help
control calories.
- Avoid alcohol if you are pregnant or if you have any of the
following:
- Pancreatitis
- High triglycerides
- Significant nerve damage
- A history of alcohol abuse
One drink equals 4 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of
beer, or 1 ounce of distilled spirits.
Pure Distilled Liquors (1 ounce) (Boubon, Brandy,
Gin, Rum, Scotch, Tequila, Vodka, Whiskey, etc.)
Item | Calories | Carbs |
80 proof
90 proof
100 proof | 65
74
83 | 0
0
0 |
Other drinks (4 ounces)
Item | Calories | Carbs |
Daiquiri
Manhattan
Martini
Red Wine
Tequila Sunrise
White Wine | 224
256
250
80
125
80 | 8
4
0
2
13
1 |
Beer (12 ounces)
Item | Calories | Carbs |
Amstel® Light
Bud Light®
Coors Light®
Corona® Light
Guinness® Stout
Michelob® Ultra
Miller Lite®
Sam Adams Light® | 95
110
102
105
125
95
96
124 | 5
6.6
5
5
9.9
2.6
3.2
9.7 |
Liqueurs (1 ounce)
Item | Calories | Carbs |
Amaretto
Baileys®
Kahlua®
Triple Sec
Vermouth--Dry
Vermouth--Sweet | 80
75
120
80
35
47 | 17
5.5
17
12.5
1.5
4.5 |