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Getting Drunk with Dr. E and Dr. P: How Alcohol Affects Blood Sugars

By Steve Edelman, MD on December 10, 2020   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Alcohol   /   51 Comments

All in the name of research, Dr. E and Dr. P chug three drinks each in 45 minutes to demonstrate the effects of alcohol on blood sugars. You may be surprised to learn which drinks keep blood sugars flat and which ones make you lose control (and your shirt).

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Sugar-Free and Dairy-Free White Russian

By Megan Cornelius on February 15, 2019   /   Alcohol, Drinks   /   2 Comments

This twist on the classic White Russian is made without Kahlua, which reduces the sugar in the cocktail. It can also be made to taste with almond milk instead of coconut milk, if one is preferred over the other.

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Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate (that won’t spike your blood sugar!)

By Megan Cornelius on January 11, 2019   /   Alcohol, Drinks, Recipes   /   2 Comments

Most hot chocolate is loaded with sugar and/or lots of ingredients you can’t pronounce. This version, created by TCOYD’s diabetic bartender, offers an alternative that’s low carb and can be made without the vodka to be friendly for the whole family.

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Sparkly Red Holiday Sangria

By Megan Cornelius on December 12, 2018   /   Alcohol, Drinks, Recipes   /   Leave a comment

It’s got everything a party cocktail needs, minus the carbs and sugar. Light, crisp and refreshing, it’s the perfect treat any time of year.

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Sugar-Free Moscow Mule

By Megan Cornelius on October 30, 2018   /   Alcohol   /   1 Comment

TCOYD’s Diabetic Bartender created this delicious alternative to a sugary Moscow Mule, with only 118 calories and 4g of carbs.

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