Alcohol intake.
Capture: Structured: drinks per week; AUDIT-C score. Values: Standard drinks per week; binge episodes; AUDIT-C (0–12)
Code: LOINC 75626-2 (AUDIT-C total score).
Gate thresholds:
- FRAX: 3 or more units per day.
- Triglycerides: alcohol is a key secondary cause; check before escalating TG therapy.
- Hypoglycemia risk on insulin or sulfonylureas.