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Basal-Bolus Insulin and Carbohydrate Counting
Carbohydrate and alcohol content of selected drinks
Drink
Carbohydrate
Alcohol
Calorie
Content
Content
Content
12 oz Regular Beer
10 to 13 g
15 g
135 to 150 kcal
(5 to 6% alcohol)
12 oz Light Beer
5 to 9 g
10 to 11 g
90 to 120 kcal
(3 to 4% alcohol)
12 oz Low Carb Beer,
2.5 g
11 g
90 kcal
such as Sleeman Clear
(4% alcohol)
1 ½ oz Whiskey, Rye,
0 g
15 g
105 kcal
Scotch, Gin, Rum, Vodka
1 ½ oz Brandy or Cognac
0 g
15 g
105 kcal
5 oz Dry Red or White
0 g
13 g
100 kcal
Wine (0)
3 oz Dry Sherry
0 g
15 g
105 kcal
12 oz Wine Cooler
30 to 43 g
13 g
200 to 280 kcal
(flavours vary)
Never take extra insulin for alcohol.
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