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What Is the Effect of a Glass of Wine After Taking Metformin?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Melanie Di Stante

It is generally acceptable to drink a glass of wine while taking metformin; however, it's best to be careful because of the risk of lactic acidosis. Additionally, there is a risk of hypoglycemia when a diabetes patient drinks alcohol, whether or not the patient takes metformin.

Melanie Di Stante is a registered dietitian and a NCBDE-certified diabetes educator with more than 10 years of experience. She received a bachelor's degree in dietetics from the University of Connecticut and a master's degree in human nutrition from the City University of New York. Di Stante has been writing professionally for more than 10 years, contributing to local newspapers and "Today's Dietitian."