I'm type 2 diabetes, and I was wondering if I can drink once in a while. I just drink on special occasions usually, and I don't drink much. Anyway, my sugar level has never been low, really, so would it be okay if I drank? Or should I just forget about my drinking days?
2007-02-18 12:55:41 · 20 answers · asked by Mellie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Probably not. But most of us have a little nip now and then anyway. As long as everything is well under control, I don't have a problem with a little glass of wine occasionally.
2007-02-18 13:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-15 23:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all diabetics are the same, I find that alcohol helps to keep my blood sugars down, my daily averages confirm this. The only way of knowing for sure is to eat a normal meal that contains a higher amount of carbs. and to test yourself every 15 minutes while consuming alcohol, if you see your blood sugars dropping than be careful of how much you consume, it can lead to hypoglycemia which can be dangerous. I go out 2-3 times a week and consume 4-5 scotch and sodas over a 3-4 hour time period, the club soda contains no calories or carbs. so it's only the alcohol that effects it.
I test before going out and I test as soon as I get home, I know my sugars will be lower so I have to eat something when I get home.
What happens is that your liver stops the production of glucose while it fights off the toxins from the alcohol so it's important to eat when you stop the consumption of alcohol. It's a delicate balancing act that you have to tweak.
As I said, everyone is different so there is no one rule that applies to everyone but with me it's beneficial.
2007-02-22 09:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should remember with fondness those days, and not drink while taking insulin. You need to understand that alcohol is pure sugar when it breaks down, whether it's wine, beer or hard liquor. Each of these turns to sugar in the system which can lead to low blood sugar episodes. My father-in-law passed out from having one beer, (Type II and insulin dependent), and they were going to pull the plug on him, (my husband and his brother kept the wife and her sons from doing this thank heavens) because he actually went into a diabetic coma. Not a good thing! Take care of yourself, enjoy your life as it is now and get yourself an O'Doul's and drink it on occasion, or they also have alcohol free wine now, called Fre. The "e" has an accent over it and it's pretty good!
2007-02-18 19:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Janet C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you need to be careful:
When you drink, your liver stops making glucose so that it can instead clean the alcohol from your blood. Because glucose production is shut down, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) becomes a risk for people with diabetes, particularly if you drink on an empty stomach or shortly after taking insulin or glucose-lowering oral medications. And because it takes two hours for just one ounce of alcohol to metabolize and leave your system, the risk continues long after you've emptied your glass.
Never drink on an emtpy stomach, and two drinks should be your limit.
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2007-02-18 13:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am an 18yr old male and have had type 1 for the last 5 months and my nutritionist said that it is still ok for me to drink alcohol. As long as I don't get "bladdered", but its not really healthy for anyone. I have had times where i've had a bit too much to drink, as any 18yr old would do, and I have been fine. Just make sure you have something starchy while drinking, as the alcohol does lower your glucose levels. I don't know whether this is the same for type 2, but i'm sure it would be similar.
2007-02-19 08:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The alcohol contains lots of carbs, which are sugar waiting to happen, and that's not a combo to mess with if you are taking insulin. IF you feel you must celebrate once in a while, PLEASE consult you nutritionist or doctor to make sure what level is safe for you.
2007-02-18 14:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 23:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT!!! No diabetic should ever drink alcohol, especially one who has to use insulin.
2007-02-18 13:13:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would forget it. Drinking takes away your ability to feel a low, therefore allowing your blood sugar to drop even lower without your knowlege. Time to let go of the fondness of your youth dear. Sorry to give you the bad news but better coming from me than for you to end up in a coma.
2007-02-18 13:25:20 · answer #10 · answered by denise_in_ohio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋