The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal says, “You’re hurting your brain & body!”
in the news: New research from Dr. Tianyuan Lu and team is showing that even light drinking can lead to diabetes and obesity. In fact, the study finds that the notion of improved health from low alcohol use should be put to rest.
The study showed “no found benefits” from consuming low amounts of alcohol for improved health. Moreover, the study brings into question prior studies that have suggested that moderate and low alcohol use could help prevent diabetes and obesity.
You should know that research continues to show that there really aren’t any safe benefits that can come from alcohol use. The data suggests that alcohol abuse is rising across the nation and the world. This has direct health consequences for you in Texas.
Doctor’s expert Insights about Alcohol Use and Your Health in Texas
Know this: “Ok, put the bottle down! That’s what the research is really showing. I don’t wish to create an environment of judgment. You should always feel free to discuss your alcohol use with your doctor without shame and fear. We have many different options available to help in the reduction and cessation of alcohol use. Let’s start the conversation!” Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine.
The next steps to take if you or someone in your life is trying to stop drinking: Take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Discuss the results with your doctor and healthcare team! (Visit Resource Here)
Abilene Health Alert
You should know that the NIH has a comprehensive website with the latest research on alcohol use and abuse.
No, alcohol does not prevent diabetes.
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Living in Abilene, the following health facts impact your health directly!
Did you know there were 8136.0 deaths from diabetes in Texas in 2021?
83.4% of you in Taylor County had a cholesterol screening last year.
16.1% of you in Taylor County have reported that your mental health is “poor.”
11.1% of you in Taylor County have diabetes.
All of these variables play an important role in your overall health.
Health Standard Newswire: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. June 2023. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgad324
“Effects of modest alcohol consumption remain controversial… (a)mong individuals having more than 14 drinks per week, a 1-drink-per-week increase in genetically predicted alcohol intake frequency was associated with a 0.36-kg increase in fat mass (SD = 0.03 kg), a 1.08-fold increased odds of obesity (95% CI, 1.06-1.10), and a 1.10-fold increased odds of type 2 diabetes (95% CI, 1.06-1.13).These associations were stronger in women than in men.” (Study Source)
the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published the findings: Dose-dependent Association of Alcohol Consumption With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Mendelian Randomization Analyzes. (Read it Here)
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