When researchers examined whether selenium had any effect on skin cancer, they found something unexpected: People who took as little as 200 mcg of selenium per day for more than 7 years had a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
While Miller Lite is not specifically branded as a low-carb beer, this light lager is actually very low in carbohydrate content. According to USA Today, Miller Lite ranks third overall in terms of carb content, with 3.2 carbs per 12-ounce bottle.
As a general rule, diabetics are able to drink alcohol in light to moderate amounts without any negative health effects. Alcoholic drinks are typically very low in carbohydrates â a can of beer contains around 10 grams of carbohydrate while wine (with the exception of port), and spirits contain virtually none. Compare this to some soft drinks which contain up to 35 grams of carbohydrates per serving.