Im a diabetic taking metformin and tablets for high blood pressure. i use to go out drinking once a month before being diagnosed, but have been told its not recommended. is their an alcoholic drink thats ok? or am i going to be tee total forEVER ?
2006-12-29 11:43:32 · 13 answers · asked by SilverstreaK_1066 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I hate to say this, because I know that this is not the answer you want, but no alcohol is safe. Depending on the alcohol it can either cause a dip or a rise in your blood sugar. Alcohol also lowers your immune system for up to 5 days and as a diabetic your body is more fragile than others, it is harder to fight infections, etc etc so ingesting something that also makes your kidneys work harder to filter your blood, and your liver has to work harder to detoxify your body...or something (what does a liver do??) Drinking as a diabetic just asks for more problems than the drink is worth.
2006-12-29 12:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by in the clouds 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-17 14:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 22:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing about alcohol is that you never really know how it's going to affect your diabetes. First off, alcohol usually lowers blood sugars (unless you get the sugary mixes). Before I could take insulin I would drink a glass of red wine to lower blood sugars. The problem with THAT is diabetics have challenges with their kidneys anyway, and you really don't want to make it worse by drinking alcohol. Another thing is, if you're the type that can't have just one glass of wine, you might start to get relaxed, munch on the chips, pretzels, etc, and thereby raise your blood sugars. Or worse...you won't eat the chips, pretzels, etc. but the effect of the alcohol won't let you feel the early warning signs of hypoglycemia and you could end up unconscious around people who don't know you're diabetic. Or...here's another one...if you go out and binge and start throwing up, you might end up in the hospital because you're going hypoglycemic and can't keep any food or drink in you to raise the sugars.
All in all, alcohol is dangerous and ill advised. Talk to your doctor, though, about the occasional drink. Just remember, you shouldn't go past one or two of them.
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2006-12-29 18:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Lilyth Rose 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it's not quite the end of the world, but you need to watch it and you are not going to be able to get drunk (unless you want to spend some serious hospital time). Dry wine in moderation can be OK. No drinks with a soft drink base, beer is pretty much out unless you just drink part of a can or bottle to keep the carbs down. Good Luck.
2006-12-29 11:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alcohol Carbs
http://www.carbs-information.com/carbs-in-alcohol.htm
Beer Carbs
http://www.carbs-information.com/carbs-in-beer.htm
Diet Guidelines
http://www.diabetes911.net/readit/chapter10.shtml
2006-12-29 12:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well as I understand it you are able to drink like the rest of us but you must make sure you eat before and more importantly after your drinking session. Carbs are best. Who told you it wasn't recommended? I would check with your GP or nurse specialist.
2006-12-30 04:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by nurseyed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why drink in the first place? There's no need for it and unless it's red, un-sulfinated wine there is no possible health benefit. Additionally, since ALL alcohol is broken down to simple sugar in the digestion process, it's exactly the thing you want to keep out of your diet.
2006-12-29 11:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by annoyed_with_the_other_answers 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My friend is diabetic, she sticks to shorts with low cal mixers but doesn't have many. I dont know if this is ok but she's still alive
2006-12-29 11:49:53 · answer #10 · answered by sundancer332003 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋