Diabetes and alcohol

I am a type 2 diabetic, can I take any alcohol on a regular basis?

There is no reason why a diabetic cannot consume alcohol. However the question is what amount should a diabetic consumer? The answer to this is no more then one drink a day.  A single glass of wine is recommended by most experts as safe for diabetics. All diabetics who drink wine should be aware that sometimes the blood sugars drop within 60 minutes after consuming alcohol and thus, one should always have some candy or orange juice around. 

Moreover, a single glass of wine also adds about 130-150 calories and this should be factored into your diet.  Any diabetic who imbibes a lot of alcohol is only asking for more complications besides the diabetes. To be on safe side, abstinence from alcohol is  recommended.