Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 1.5 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 1.5/100g · GI 41.3 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Response
Nutrition at a Glance
How to Include It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🥤 Beverages, carbonated, low calorie, cola or pepper-types, with sodium saccharin, contains caffeine
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Beverages, carbonated, low calorie, cola or pepper-types, with sodium saccharin, contains caffeine & diabetes →🥤 Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cran Cherry
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cran Cherry & diabetes →🥤 Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof & diabetes →🥤 Beverages, SNAPPLE, tea, black and green, ready to drink, peach, diet
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Beverages, SNAPPLE, tea, black and green, ready to drink, peach, diet & diabetes →More Beverages to Compare
🟢 Low GL · GL 2.1/100g
🟢 Low GL · GL 3.6/100g
🟢 Low GL · GL 1.9/100g
FAQ
Is beer good for diabetes?
beer is rated diabetes-friendly (GL 1.5) based on available glycemic data. A standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood glucose rise, but individual responses differ.
What is the glycemic load of beer?
Per 100g, beer has a GL of 1.5. This means one standard serving (30g) provides approximately 0.4 GL — which is low.
What happens to blood sugar after eating beer?
The primary way beer affects blood sugar is through its carbohydrate content (3.5g/100g). With a GI of 41.3 (low) and limited fiber, this produces an overall GL of 1.5 (Low).
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 41.3 for beer is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Beverages category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Methodology & Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 41.3 — subcategory_avg:Beverages. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 29.7g) = 1.5 × 29.7 ÷ 100 = 0.4
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 168746. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/alcoholic-beverage-beer-regular-all/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.