Can Type 2 diabetics drink alcohol?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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People with diabetes should be particularly cautious when it comes to drinking alcohol because alcohol can cause drop or increase blood sugar levels, can make some of the complications of diabetes worse and effects liver's role in control of blood sugar levels.

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