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A recent study published by theEuropean Association for the Study of Diabetes has recently discovered that those who frequently consume alcohol have a reduced risk of developing diabetes.

The study, conducted byProfessor Janne Tolstrup and colleagues from the National Institute of Public Health of the University of Southern Denmark, examined the effects of drinking frequency on diabetes risk over the course of several years. Using data from the Danish Health Examination Survey, conducted between 2007 and 2008, over 70,000 participants were continually followed up with until 2012.

Danish citizens aged 18 and over completed the self-reporting questionnaire, which included questions regarding their lifestyle and health. Factors such as drinking patterns, the types of drinks consumed, age, sex, lifestyle habits, diet and even body mass index were all taken into consideration.

Anyone who had previously been diagnosed with diabetes, pregnant women or women who had recently given birth were excluded.

The data was then analyzed and researchers found that those with the lowest risk of developing diabetes were the survey participants who consumed moderate amounts of alcohol.

Men who consume 14 drinks per week were found to have a 43 percent lower risk of developing diabetes relative to men who dont consume any alcohol. Women who consume nine drinks per week had a 58 percent lower risk of developing diabetes compared to those who abstain from all alcoholic beverages.

When considering the frequency in which one consumes alcohol, the studys data revealed that those who drink 3-4 days a week had the lowest risk of diabetesa 27 percent lower risk in men and a 32 percent lower risk for womencompared to individuals who drink less than one alcoholic beverage per week.

And if youre wondering what type of drink gives you the best chance of fending off diabetes, the authors of the study note that they really didnt see much of a difference in those who drank wine, beer or spirits. Or perhaps even all three.

[h/t: Science Daily]

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