Research
Metabolic adaptation
Women who reported 30.0 g/d or more of liquor intake showed a significantly increased risk of diabetes mellitus compared with those who did not report liquor intake.
High liquor consumption may increase diabetes risk, suggesting moderation is key.
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Women who reported 30.0 g/d or more of liquor intake showed a significantly increased risk of diabetes mellitus compared with those who did not report liquor intake.
Why this rating
Based on a prospective cohort study design.
Source
Alcohol Drinking Patterns and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Younger Women
S. Goya Wannamethee et al. · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2003
cohort · n=109690Cited 204×
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