Alcohol?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 3 weeks ago. I've sort of known for about a year, but, my own fault, I buried my head in the sand until I had a 'well woman check' and it all came out! Its all been a bit scary since then, the nurses and doctors seemed a little bit over anxious seeing as I've known for a year but I have not had a day in my life that I've felt poorly. That said, I realise I'm lucky they are so over zealous. For the time being I have been given one metformin for one week, two for the next week and four a day for the third week. I have had no problem whatsoever giving up 'sugary' things. And, I've given up alcohol (I'm no big drinker by any means, well within the 14 units a week). BUT, high days and holidays I like a vodka and coke. All the advice on Metformin says NO ALCOHOL.............. Is that absolutely no alcohol, or could I have a drink within reason. I only ask as I have a holiday coming up and a lovely birthday celebration and I would prefer not to be tee total :-(

Thank you for the replies. I suppose I already knew its my choice. And alcohol was never going to be as good for me as a carrot. But did sort of hope I might be able to enjoy some things....
And Shar67, I'm afraid I am usually the craziest person in the room, with or without alcohol!