covered male. Scientists in the U.S. and Britain conducted a prospective study of the influence of alcohol on the risk of developing diabetes in women. Under observation for 10 years were 109,690 women aged 25-42 years with no signs of coronary artery disease, stroke, cancer or diabetes. During the observation period (1 every two years) they completed a detailed questionnaire, which reflected the daily life, as well as issues relating to their health.
For 10 years, 935 women developed type 2 diabetes. Compared with women who did not drink alcohol or take it to the large (30 ormoregrams a day) doses, patients with mild and, especially, the average consumption of alcohol (15-29,9 g / day) had a lower risk of diabetes Type 2 diabetes. The most pronounced protective effect of alcohol was found among women who consumed predominantly wine and beer. The results obtained are in general agreement with the results of similar studies on men.
Thus, the mild and moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risk of developing diabetes in women aged 25-42 years, complete renunciation of alcohol, as well as his excessive consumption associated with a higher risk of this disease.

Archives of Internal Medicine, 2003; 163:1329-1336

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