Alcohol gets a bad rap for a lot of reasons, but does it really raise your risk of diabetes? Nearly 1 in every 10 Americans develops diabetes, most of which is type 2 diabetes. Risk factors for type 2 ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Key Takeaways People with type 2 diabetes can usually drink alcohol in ...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you often have to think about things that aren’t a problem for other people: Do I have enough medication for my upcoming weekend getaway? Will there be appetizers at ...

The primary function of ADH1C is ethanol oxidation. A common polymorphism of this gene is associated with a slower rate of oxidation and may increase exposure to ethanol. Therefore, we hypothesized ...

You can develop high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) with type 2 diabetes. This may mean you need to work with your doctor to update your diabetes care plan, consider insulin, or adjust your medications.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common kind of diabetes. Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, genetics, and some medications can cause you to develop the condition. It’s sometimes called ...