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All reds are good for the heart and help with high BP, but none are good for diabetes. Alcohol and sugar and simple carbohydrates should be avoided. However, if the diabetes is under control with drugs or diet and exercise, then a little red wine would be good for you.

The only sweet reds I know of are Mogen David and Manishevitz. Both are extremely sweet, and frequently used in both Christian and Jewish religious traditions.

I would rather see you get into some nice Merlots, Red Zinfandels, Syrahs, or Cabernet Sauvignons. Try a few of these and see if you like them. They are all an aquired taste, so give it some time. The first sip may taste like vinegar to you, but that should abate with further sipping.

BTW, the more expensive bottles (in the $12-$20 range) will taste better. Rodney Strong, Hess, Sterling, Robert Mondavi, Copolla, Beringer, J. Lohr, Rancho Zabaco, all these will fit the bill. If you want some more specific recommendations, look around this board under names of specific varieties.

Good luck!