Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Alcohol can lower or raise blood sugar—and sometimes both. Sugary ...

Alcohol can raise blood pressure in both the short and long term. Quitting alcohol can improve blood pressure management and overall health. Benefits include better sleep, healthier weight management, ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. If you have obesity and high blood pressure, you may wonder ...