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Alcohol: an underscored risk factor for diabetes mellitus
P Lombrail1, T Lang, A Durrieu
1Service de Santé Publique, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France.
The European Journal of Medicine
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Higher alcohol consumption is linked to increased blood glucose levels and diabetes mellitus. This finding suggests alcohol intake could be a key factor in preventing blood sugar issues and diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Health
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Glycoregulation is crucial for metabolic health.
- Alcohol consumption is widespread and may impact metabolic processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and glycoregulation.
- To explore the link between alcohol intake and diabetes mellitus.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 7402 workers (excluding diabetics and pregnant women).
- Assessed alcohol consumption via self-reported glasses per day.
- Measured capillary blood glucose using a reflectance meter.
- Analyzed associations using multivariate and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Mean blood glucose levels increased with higher alcohol consumption in both genders.
- The association remained significant after adjusting for confounders (p < 0.001).
- Alcohol consumption was independently associated with diabetes mellitus.
Conclusions:
- Alcohol consumption may be a modifiable target for preventing impaired glycoregulation.
- Reducing alcohol intake could play a role in primary and secondary diabetes prevention efforts.