New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that certain types of medication used to treat diabetes may be effective in reducing alcohol use.   The study, which is ...

Studies found folk who normally drank alcohol ... diabetes compared to those who don’t drink at all. It is all thanks to the antioxidant resveratrol, which helps manage blood sugar levels.

Note that alcohol can also raise or lower blood sugar levels. On the other hand, combining it with diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas can actually lower your blood sugar too much.

Read more about drinking alcohol during pregnancy. A person with gestational diabetes can monitor and log their blood sugar levels at different points during the day and keep a food and activity ...