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Alcohol Consumption, Diabetes Risk, and Cardiovascular Disease Within Diabetes

Current Diabetes Reports volume 17, Article number: 136 (2017) Cite this article

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of the study is to examine and summarize studies reporting on the epidemiology, the risk of developing diabetes, and the cardiovascular effects on individuals with diabetes of different levels of alcohol consumption.

Recent Findings

Men consume more alcohol than women in populations with and without diabetes. Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption decreases the incidence of diabetes in the majority of the studies, whereas heavy drinkers and binge drinkers are at increased risk for diabetes. Among people with diabetes, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption reduces risks of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality.

Summary

Alcohol consumption is less common among populations with diabetes compared to the general population. Moderate alcohol consumption reduces the risk of diabetes and, as in the general population, improves cardiovascular health in patients with diabetes. Type of alcoholic beverage, gender, and body mass index are factors that affect these outcomes.

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Polsky, S., Akturk, H.K. Alcohol Consumption, Diabetes Risk, and Cardiovascular Disease Within Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep 17, 136 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-017-0950-8

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  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Alcohol
  • Consumption
  • Risk
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular