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.
Due to the increased popularity of this light golden lager, the Anheuser-Busch company has since introduced a low-carb Amber version with just 3.2 grams of carbs, as well as flavored varieties, including Lime Cactus, Pomegranate Raspberry and Dragon Fruit, which feature 5.5 grams of carbs per 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.