Can a diabetic patient take alchohol (vodka) and how much is permissable everyday?

Answer 1

Carl, you need to leave the Vodka alone. What does your doctor or health educator recommend for your daily nutritional intake? Your quality of life will depend on how well you take care of yourself now. That daily vodka now might result in dialysis, blindness or amputation later. Please take good care of yourself.

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

2

Answer 4

I wish people would stop disregarding people's Answers on Yahoo Answers in 'Diabetes'. I see it alot. There are good resources here, better than many other places. Plus, you get answers without bias of trying to sell you something. This includes the physician's office who sells you their services and often know less about diabetes than people living with it most of their lives. Those people you can find here.

With that out of the way, diabetics CAN and DO drink alcohol. In moderation, there is nothing taboo or wrong with this. Just maintain blood sugar monitoring and control just as you would with anything else. There are far worse things that can affect your blood sugar.

As far as drinking Vodka everyday and trying to figure out what is permissible, see my above comment. However, you may have another problem to deal with, like alcoholism. That and diabetes are a dangerous mix.

Answer 5

Actually, it's a terrible idea to get wrapped up in that issue. Best to just stay away. Drinking is what pushed me from borderline to full blown type 2. Sure, you can have ONE drink, occasionally, but why bother? Best to find some other aversion. Here's some useful info for you:

For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems...

I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It's called, "The Diabetes Improvement Program". I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured. Read more about it here:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/

The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch

Here are just a few of the things I’ve learned to help my diabetes:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Remarkable supplement improves circulation and can help prevent neuropathy and macular degeneration:
http://www.quantumhealth.com/news/pycnogenol_about.html

Great calorie enlightenment:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm

Sugar does not cause diabetes:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Lots of information on diabetes:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html

Type 1 diabetes info:
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/6_26_99/fob2.htm
http://articles.animalconcerns.org/ar-voices/archive/milk_problems.html
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/020700puthepancreas.htm

Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics:
http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

Some psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html

Insulin and the brain:
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2006/01/30/insulin_in_the_brain/

Why the British are healthier than Americans:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/UKvsUSAdocs.html

Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information:
http://www.chetday.com
http://www.drmcdougall.com
http://phifoundation.org
http://www.burnthefat.com/

Answer 6

If your diabetic, you could have long term problems associated with drinking. It takes antibodies twice as long to heal your body from sickness. Adding alcohol to your daily routine is only causing much more severe problems to your body.

Answer 7

A diabetic shouldnt drink too many alcoholic drinks at all. You can drink that, but be careful not to drink a lot.

Answer 8

Alcohol converts to sugar, diabetics cant process sugar... therefor, diabetics should not drink alcoholof any kind at all!

Answer 9

a diabetic should not drink any alcohol at all i don't care if it is vodka.

Answer 10

Alcohol tends to lower your blood sugar, which can cause unexpected lows; you can DIE in a diabetic coma...is it worth it? There are so many things in the world that are more fun than being drunk! Please don't do that.