INS and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Many researchers have concluded that alcohol consumption is protective against T2DM,24 however, this is not true for binge drinking.25 Evidence from NHANES suggests that alcohol consumption increases insulin sensitivity, which may explain its ability to lower HbA1c.26 Given the inconsistencies in clinical practice around the recommendations for alcohol use in blood sugar control, this investigation aims to clarify the relationship between alcohol and HbA1c by controlling for known confounders.