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I am a type 2 diabetic and hba1c is 6.2 avg for last 7 yrs. Can I take 180 ml vodka with lime juice weekly once? Does this affect or deteriorate my blood sugar level? I have also having cholesterol but hitting 100 for a very long time? I control diabetic religiously and having strong control on food.
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Yes you can take but less quantity and drink very slowly.
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If you take only the amount of vodka (as you have told) and too only once in a week, there is no harm in it. Your hba1c is well controlled and you need good applause.
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Its always good to avoid alcoholic drinks, you can have small quantity to avoid further complications..
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