I am a diabetic. On weekend get together I need take some drinks along with dinner. Pl suggest which is less harmful beer or whisky so that I can take that. Also whether I can take my regular diabetic medicines before drinks followed by dinner.

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Dr. Anirban BiswasEndocrinologist21yrs exp

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The alcohol content of beer is less 5-9%, as compared to over 40% in case of whisky. The calorie count of beer is also important, as it varies from type to type. Avg is around 4-7 calories per ml. So, consume accordingly. Yes, you can take medicines with /before drinks as they are having calories.

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