Cut back on booze
Drinking in moderation isn’t the worst thing for a diabetic, but be mindful how often you drink and how much. “On average, a regular beer has 140 calories, a draft cider has 170 calories, and table wines have about 180 calories,” says Feldman.
“It only takes an extra 3,500 calories to gain a pound of body weight, so if you consume an extra 250 calories per day, this equals a half-pound of weight gain in one week.” When dining out or at events, she suggests avoiding milk- or fruit-based cocktails A White Russian has 260 calories; a sangria can have up to 280 calories. By contrast, a wine spritzer has 85 calories.
