Why is one of my legs always get swollen, each time I drink beer ?

Question

I am a diabetic Type 2.. Is beer the cause ? Or shall I switch to hard liquor ?

Answer 1

If you're diabetic you shouldn't drink alcoholic beverages.  They cause dehydration which can affect regulation of blood sugar.  You're already in a spot, why aggravate it?

It's like saying "when I stick this pencil through my hand it hurts, should I use a knife instead?"

Answer 2

If you're a diabetic and you believe that to be a concern you'd be best served speaking to a doctor about it.

EDIT:

Beer (standard beer) has ~15mg of sodium per serving, mostly from the water, and that's less than 1% of your daily allowance of sodium.

Answer 3

Is it just swollen or is their pain?

Could be gout if the later.    

Answer 4

that mean don't drink

Answer 5

I think you should switch to fewer drinks overall. ( sorry) Alcohol and diabets do not mix. The body metabolises sugar from anywhere it can get it. I would talk to you doctor about the legs swelling, many diabetics lose limbs because they are not careful. hard liquor is even worse for you.  

Answer 6

You need to speak to your physician about that. Beer has lots of sodium.