Wine suitable for people with type 2 diabetes?

Am a type 2 diabetic currently on oral diabetic medication. Because of the so called health benefits offered by red wine, I would like to be able to enjoy a sip or two of the product with my meals to help cut down or to neutralze the fat contents of the food I take. I would thus greatly appreciate some pointers from people who have the same condition I have as to which (sweet or dry, and most recommendable product) is the most recomendable for people with diabetes? Many thanks

Research has indicated that moderate intake of red wine can be beneficial to the heart health. The cardioprotective effect has been attributed to antioxidants present in the skin and seeds of red grapes.

It is believed the antioxidants, called flavonoids, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in three ways by:

reducing production of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (also know as the "bad" cholesterol)
boosting high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), and
reducing blood clotting.

It has been well documented that moderate amounts of alcohol can raise HDL-"good" cholesterol and thin the blood. This is thought to be one of the primary cardiovascular benefits from wine (red and white). Therefore, consuming one drink (defined as a 5-ounce a glass of wine) along with a meal may favorably influence your blood lipid profiles following that meal. But if you drink more than that, the possible health benefits will be lost and your health risks will go up. What matters with wine is the amount of wine you have.

Which wines should you consume to reap the most benefits?
Researchers at the University of California, at Davis have found the highest concentrations of flavonoids in Cabernet Sauvignon, followed closely by Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir.

White wine had significantly smaller amounts than the red wine varieties. The bottom line is the sweeter the wine, the fewer the flavonoids.

Dryer red wines are your best bet for a flavonoid boost.

How much red wine should I drink?
A four-ounce glass of wine is equivalent to one serving of liquor. Men may benefit from consuming one to two servings every other day. Women may benefit from one serving every other day.

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I'm type 2 on oral medication. I drink wine very moderately and I don't think you should have a problem drinking one glass a day. However, keep in mind that drinking blurs judgment and my doctor told me that this can be a problem for a diabetic. If you're buzzed you may not be aware that your sugar is low. Also it's more calories which most diabetics don't need (if you have a weight problem that is and many type 2's do). Otherwise drinking a bit of wine won't hurt you and there are other health benefits.

You can drink one small glass of wine each day as long as you watch your diet and keep your carbs low. Be sure to check your blood sugar. Too much wine can raise your blood sugar too high, and then cause it to drop and go too low. A small (4 0z) glass is ok. All wine has a lot of sugar in it.

A glass or two for most people is just fine. Alcohol actually lowers blood glucose (BG). If you are insulin dependent, you need to make sure you have food with it but otherwise, it shouldn't be a problem.

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