12/ Should diabetics drink alcohol in moderation? A 2-year study of 224 stable Diabetics randomized to 150 ml of water, white wine, or red wine. All on Mediterranean diet. Wine was superior to water in reducing lipids & controlling sugars in diabetics. https://t.co/afHiMukjTA
Effects of Initiating Moderate Alcohol Intake on Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A 2-Year Randomized, Controlled Trial.
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Discussions show a balanced interest, with posts mentioning the study's positive findings about wine and diabetes, such as better lipid control, reflecting curiosity and acknowledgment of potential benefits. The tone varies from cautious skepticism to recognition of possible health implications, influenced by mentioning of scientific studies and personal interpretations.
Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that moderate wine consumption may benefit diabetics' cardiometabolic parameters.
Comments demonstrate moderate interest, referencing specific results like lipid improvements and noting the relevance of genetic factors.
Participants engage by discussing study details, such as trial design and outcomes, and by referencing existing research and personal opinions.
The discussions highlight some influence on perceptions of alcohol's health effects, with mentions of potential clinical relevance and ongoing debates.
Abstract in brief
- This 2-year randomized controlled trial explored the effects of moderate alcohol intake, specifically red and white wine, on cardiovascular and metabolic health in adults with well-controlled type 2 diabetes, within the context of a Mediterranean diet.
- The study found that red wine significantly improved HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein A1 levels, and reduced the total cholesterol to HDL ratio, whereas both wines benefited slow ethanol metabolizers by improving glycemic control markers like fasting glucose and HbA1c, especially in carriers of the ADH1B1 allele.
- Overall, the findings suggest that moderate red wine consumption may support some cardiovascular benefits in people with type 2 diabetes, but genetic factors influence individual responses, and more long-term studies are needed to clarify its safety and effectiveness.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyEl consumo de 150ml de vino tinto con la cena en pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 mostró una mejora moderada de parámetros cardiometabólicos (2 años de duración, sin diferencias en la función hepática con el grupo control). https://t.co/TooxeVhl1O
Pairing your Thanksgiving feast with a glass of red wine may be beneficial for patients with #diabetes. Learn more: https://t.co/o6OscJxmIU #HappyThanksgiving https://t.co/ZmefyhvLPf
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Para los que piensan que beber diariamente vino con la comida es alcoholismo. https://t.co/lwxJESsCyI
Para los que piensan que vender diariamente vino con la comida es alcoholismo. https://t.co/lwxJEStaog
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Of course you can randomize and it can be done: Tell group A to drink a glass of red wine every day, tell group B to drink a glass of white wine every day. Then count cardiovascular events. There is in fact a trial like this, but no effect on hard endpoints: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26458258/
Para los que piensan que beber diariamente vino con la comida es alcoholismo. https://t.co/lwxJESsCyI
Para los que piensan que vender diariamente vino con la comida es alcoholismo. https://t.co/lwxJEStaog
Pairing your Thanksgiving feast with a glass of red wine may be beneficial for patients with #diabetes. Learn more: https://t.co/o6OscJxmIU #HappyThanksgiving https://t.co/ZmefyhvLPf
@SanderPit95 @TurciosRaphael @stevenmarkryan Wine is actually better than water in moderate consumption: https://t.co/g06CP632Ur
@schuellerstats @Hieflo23
@cjsnowdon I suppose it's therefore fortunate that wine drinking appears to be beneficial for diabetics: https://t.co/aW4JiOQpPt
RT @WesElyMD: 12/ Should diabetics drink alcohol in moderation? A 2-year study of 224 stable Diabetics randomized to 150 ml of water, whit…
12/ Should diabetics drink alcohol in moderation? A 2-year study of 224 stable Diabetics randomized to 150 ml of water, white wine, or red wine. All on Mediterranean diet. Wine was superior to water in reducing lipids & controlling sugars in diabetics. https://t.co/afHiMukjTA
@cjsnowdon @AndyTowersNZ On top of that, in terms of the very modest RCT literature (i.e. https://t.co/u3BheeGqpP https://t.co/T7P7HeyWp0) There is at best a very small, likely clinically insignificant benefit for moderate increases in alcohol intake on cardiovascular parameters
2/ Studies with controls suggest zero short-term benefits to the health from drinking which leaves us concerned only with long term effects. https://t.co/9Lft0bhNiZ
https://t.co/okRw4icgCJ https://t.co/wlcLQbfhh7
Effects of Initiating Moderate Alcohol Intake on Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A 2-Year Randomized, Controlled Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 163, No 8 https://t.co/TdpuhidF4Y
El consumo de 150ml de vino tinto con la cena en pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 mostró una mejora moderada de parámetros cardiometabólicos (2 años de duración, sin diferencias en la función hepática con el grupo control). https://t.co/TooxeVhl1O
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