Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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Authors

Lando L. J. Koppes · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Robert J. Heine · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Abstract

The present evidence from observational studies suggests an approximately 30% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in moderate alcohol consumers, whereas no risk reduction is observed in consumers of >/=48 g/day.

Topics & Keywords

Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 28, Issue 3, pp. 719-725

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.28.3.719

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