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Will a glass of wine w/a meal suppress blood sugar levels? blood sugar was 83, 1 hour after a big meal which had protein + plenty of high gi foods.

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Alcohol: Yes, the acute effect of alcohol is to reduce blood sugar.

Answered 12/2/2015

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A member asked:

Will a glass of wine w/a meal suppress blood sugar levels? blood sugar was 83, 1 hour after a big meal which had protein + plenty of high gi foods.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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