Advice and information on alcohol consumption can confuse the public and it is hardly surprising when conflicting studies are published.
Researchers in China have published a report into alcohol consumption. They conclude that heavy drinking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in longrun. Other studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption can actually improve Type 2 outcomes.
It seems people who drink no alcohol had worse Type 2 outcomes than those who consumed moderate amounts. Perhaps that old advice holds true ‘moderation in all things.’
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/heavy-drinking-increases-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-in-long-run
Advocacy Action: What advice, if any, does your public health body publish on Diabetes and links to diet, alcohol consumption, exercise, symptoms etc? Could they be doing more?