Although I dont totally agree to underage drinking, we all know that they do. She was very ill after being drunk and was admitted into hospital in a very serious state, we made her aware of the dangers of drinking alcohol and she fully understood but she feels left out and gets very depressed that she can not do what all her friends are doing. My question is, if she was to have alcohol which is low in sugar (Bacardi Breezer - Half sugar) and at a maximum 2 bottles at a party, could this be classed as acceptable or not?.
2007-01-10 08:08:53 · 20 answers · asked by Tooly 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
As others have alread stated, drinking alcohol probably isn't the best thing for this young lady to be doing. However, all things in moderation.
Even small amounts of alcohol can make any complications caused by diabetes to become worse.
My advice would be to steer her clear of the so-called 'sugar free' alcohol drinks. Alcohol has a tendency to lower blood sugars, whereas the sugar content actually pushes it back up.
I'm sure you already realise that if a quota of two bottles is made, she's going to go over this amount. Maybe she could do with some supervision, though I appreciate that wouldn't go down too well.
Take a look at the following pages for more information on Diabetes and Alcohol.
2007-01-10 10:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a common misconception that its only the sugar in the booze that causes the problems...It isnt!
Alcohol is not processed by the body as well in a diabetic as in a non diabetic. The alcohol (even in the absence of any sugar) can make the blood sugar levels go crazy. It sends them very high and then they plummet making the person more likely to suffer a serious hypo (and being drunk they would be less likely to notice symptoms of impending hypo).
Her parents need to stop her drinking by any means possible because if they dont, and she ends up ill in hospital again through booze she will be in danger of being taken into care by Social Services. She is too young to drink and her parents MUST ensure that she dosnt until she is old enough to drink legally. If she does not end up in care she could end up in a morgue!!!;
2007-01-11 01:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal age for drinking IN A BAR is 18, otherwise it is only age 5, so bmac's raving about legality of drinking seen above is nonsense!!!
If her blood sugar level is high then it is not advisable for her to drink alcohol, especially things like WKD as these are mostly glucose syrup and sugar.
I understand she feels left out but this is something she may have to live with as any amount of alcohol can pose a risk, and it may not be known how much she can tolerate.
I personally do not think that there is anything to gain by getting wasted. It doesn't make someone any less of a person for not drinking. My advice is she should not take the risk, after all, you only live once!
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2016-05-17 15:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol has sugar in it anyway.
I know its a real downer at that age, but its best not to drink alcohol. You only have your health once, and you cant get it back should something stupid happen. Imagine she has just one or two bacardi breezers, then another and another, and ends up in a diabetic coma. Brain damage, kindey damage and liver damage.
But then again, its her life and she will probably do as she wants anyway.
2007-01-10 08:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 15 this shouldn't be a question, I am also diabetic, that is just wrong for her to be drinking at that age. She will have plenty of time for that later in life. She should focus on trying to control her blood sugars, which a battle greater than peer pressure. Trust me I am still going through it at 27. I found out I was diabetic at 15.
2007-01-10 08:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by Miss G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one of the most important things overlooked is THE FOOD THAT QUICKLY TURNS TO FAT that we eat because most diabetics donnt or cant get enough excersise to burn it off. eating low slow acting carbs for me is best. you have to experiment and its a real drag i spent 3 years following the so called diets reco by experts who werent even diabetic (im not saying they are all wrong just that every1 is diff and should be treated so) i drink a beer or two every night and have a shot of whisky but i can do this because i have my sugar levels under control. for some1 of that age it is gonna be a real pain because theres no other way of finding out. have a look at drbernstein.com site he is diabetic and has some great tips. he is a bona fide medical doctor and there is everything she will need to know there sorry wrong link that ones the diet site goto
doctor bernsteins diabetes solution good luck
2007-01-11 05:21:30 · answer #7 · answered by jeffers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to seek classes on diabetes. one of my friends WAS a diabetic until he died from drinking and forgetting to take his insulin. his mom found him in the morning when she went to wake him. i think your daughter should concentrate on her health so she doesn't become like my friend, Greg. don't just do what the dr. tells you, do the right thing and check with your local hospital on how to sign up for diabetes classes. i've already taken them. you find out things that dr.'s don't tell you. by the way,1/2 sugar with alcohol does no good because the alcohol will make the blood sugar level fluctuate .
2007-01-10 08:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, all 15 year olds DON'T drink, it's against the law and I can't believe you even asked this--as if we could suggest something ALCOHOLIC she could drink? Are you kidding me??
Alcohol itself is NOT and cannot be low in sugar. That's what alcohol is...sugar. It's still just as dangerous. She can't drink. Even if she were 21.
2007-01-10 08:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you are going to get more answers about under age drinking than what you actually want to know
For those that are ranting on about under age drinking I started drinking at the age of 15 after letting my mother know where I was going so she would know where I was which I thought was far more sensible than going behind my mother's back like my other friends at least your friend's daughter is open and honest and I hope you get an answer to your question
2007-01-10 08:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by toon_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋