Question: Mr. P. L., 59, has type 2 diabetes and his Body Mass Index is 27. He asks you if you can have a glass of wine with meals. Your answer is: 
 Options:  <1> You should refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages because of the risk of developing ketoacidosis. <2> You can do it, but you must incorporate the calories of alcohol into the meal plan. <3> You can consume it before meals to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia. <4> It should be avoided, because the consumption of alcohol even in moderate amounts increases coronary morbidity. <5> No answer is correct.
2