I am a type 2 diabetic, can I take any alcohol?

There is no reason why a diabetic cannot consume alcohol. However, the question is what amount of alcohol can a diabetic safely consume? 

The answer to this is no more than one drink a day.  A single glass of wine is considered safe and is recommended by most experts. However, all diabetics who drink wine should be aware that sometimes the blood sugars may drop within 45-60 minutes after consuming alcohol - thus one should always have some candy or orange juice around. 

Moreover, a single glass of wine also adds about 130-150 calories and this should be factored into your diet.  Any diabetic who imbibes a lot of alcohol is only risking for more complications besides the diabetes. To be on the safe side, complete abstinence from alcohol is best remedy for diabetics.