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Expert: - 3/5/2003


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How much sugar is in beer? Or to the point Carbohydrates?
Is it safe to drink for a diabetic?

Answer
The average beer contains 13 to 15 grams of carbohydrates/12oz.Light beers contain an average of 5 to 7 grams of carbohydrates/12oz.Michelob Ultra contains 2.9 grams of carbohydrates/12oz.As far as being a diabetic,that decision of total carbohydrate intake/day is up to the doctor,based on the patients situation

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