Eighteen-year alcohol consumption trajectories and their association with risk of type 2 diabetes and its related factors: the China Health and Nutrition Survey

ConclusionsThis study indicated that heavy alcohol consumption in early adulthood is significantly associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and higher levels of its biomarkers throughout adulthood in men. Gradually reducing alcohol consumption to moderate levels may not make a difference, which demonstrates the importance of alcohol intervention strategies in early adulthood. Although association between alcohol consumption and increased HDL-C levels has been observed, the results of this study did not support the hypothesis regarding the protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on risk of type 2 diabetes in the Asian population.Data availabilityData from China Health and Nutrition Survey was used in this study, which can be downloaded atwww.cpc.unc.edu/projects/china.
Source: Diabetologia - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research