health diabetics and alchohol?

Question

cantype 2 diabetics drink lager and b safe whilst on insulin and metmorphine age 60years old

Answer 1

There are three issues I can suggest you consider. The difference between Type 1 (primarily no internal insulin production) and Type 2 (characteristically, cells have become resistant to insulin's effect) isn't all that relevant from an alcohol consumption perspective..

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Alcohol itself (whether spirits, wine, beer) has some effects which are both good (in small quantities -- say a glass of wine or the alcohol equivalent per day) has good effects on heart disease rates, for reasons we don't really understand. It's called the French paradox, and the red wine folks stress some studies which supposedly show that alcohol in red wine form is best, but other alcohol producers claim those studies are bunk. The underlying effect is very well supported.. However, the range is small, that is, it doesn't take much more than that to move into the more damage than it's worth class. And that's even better established. This issue is important for diabetics because diabetes increases the risks of arterial (and heart) disease.

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Alcohol is metabolized primarily in the liver, and while handling alcohol, the liver does not cope normally with its glucose processing. So, for diabetics, perhaps especially those on metformin which also changes liver processing of glucose, On this ground, alcohol is not a good idea; but small quantities should be too much of a problem.

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Alcohol itself has some calories (2 per gram, 1/2 that of regular carbohydrate), and it sometimes comes in forms which include additional carbohydrate -- eg sugary cocktails, some beers, etc. All of these calories travel without (some beer fans to the uninformed contrary notwithstanding) significant other nutrition (minerals, fats, vitamins, fiber, ...). All those calories actually do is displace other sources. So, for instance, 100 calories from alcohol will allow 100 calories of fat to be stored in fat cells since the fat calories won't be needed just now. that's why you can gain weight drinking, though lots of people are so looped when drinking that they change their food patterns quite a bit (mostly forgetting) and that's why so many drinkers have a lean and hungry look. They also are often malnourished, despite adequate calories, since they aren't getting adequate amounts of those minerals, vitamins, fats, and fiber.

Overall, go ahead, but keep the amount down (maybe a six-pack a week at most (ie, one glass of wine or equivalent per day) and not several beers at a time) and you may be able to thread the rocks and shoals of alcohol drinking while diabetic. All the benefits and dodging the downside.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The problem with alcohol and diabetes is that alcohol can lower your blood sugar several hours after you've drunk, if you're using insulin then this can cause a serious hypo. If you are asleep and don't wake up then this can be a problem. Normally if you are badly hypo during the night and don't wake up then your liver will release glucose into your blood to get your blood sugar back up (and make you feel awful in the morning!). The story goes that because your liver is processing the alcohol it doesn't have time to release glucose into your blood - in the uk around 25 people a year die because of this - it's called dead in bed syndrome (it's most common in young people with type 1 diabetes). So unless you're trying to loose wieght, you can drink but you need to remember to eat a good long-acting carb snack before bed (even if your blood sugar is a bit high) and ideally check your blood sugar during the night too. If you can't trust yourself to remember to eat, then don't drink - but if you're just speaking about a couple of drinks with your friends then you will be ok if you remember to eat a snack before bed.

Answer 5

As long as it's only one, once in awhile (and not a regular habit), and you monitor glucose levels, taking coverage insulin if necessary, then I would think it's okay. I actually asked my doctor about this many years ago (I'm a type 1), and was told this very thing. So, feel free to relax and imbibe once in awhile.

As for a previous poster stating "Only trust people who have been on here awhile and have a track record", while I've only been on here about a week or two (having just found my way into this), my Best Answer ratio is over 30%. It's not the length of time, or the track record that matters as much as the quality of the answer/advice, and the actual life experience of the person giving that advice.

Answer 6

Keep your blood sugar under cnotrol, with or without alchohol.

DAMAGE FROM DIABETES

Damage to the retina from diabetes (diabetic retinopathy) is a leading cause of blindness.
Damage to the kidneys from diabetes (diabetic nephropathy) is a leading cause of kidney failure.
Damage to the nerves from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) is a leading cause of foot wounds and ulcers, which frequently lead to foot and leg amputations.
Damage to the nerves in the autonomic nervous system can lead to paralysis of the stomach (gastroparesis), chronic diarrhea, and an inability to control heart rate and blood pressure with posture changes.
Diabetes accelerates atherosclerosis, or the formation of fatty plaques inside the arteries, which can lead to blockages or a clot (thrombus), which can then lead to heart attack, stroke, and decreased circulation in the arms and legs (peripheral vascular disease).
Diabetes predisposes people to high blood pressure and high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These independently and together with hyperglycemia increase the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and other blood vessel complications.
Many infections are associated with diabetes, and infections are frequently more dangerous in someone with diabetes because the body's normal ability to fight infections is impaired. To compound the problem, infections may worsen glucose control, which further delays recovery from infection.
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Best of luck.

Answer 7

Possibly but it may metabolize differently and hit harder. Talk to your dr or druggist please. If the lager raises your blood sugar signioficantly you can appear drunk on even half a drink and may have slower reactions and be more likely to get busted for DUI for example. You may be in greater danger of a low blood sugar reaction than a high blood sugar reaction if your body stops metabolizing other carbs for glucose to get the alcohol out of your system. That too can mess up reactions dangerously and get you a DUI or impaired driver citation even with lower than legal limit blood alcohol level. You may also increase risk of diabetic complications eitehr way if you do this regularly. Be sure to monitor your blood glucose levels and be extra careful about interactions with your diabetic meds and with things that require skill and judgement till you know your own reactions.

Answer 8

Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.

Answer 9

Ask for your entrée to get served on a bed of greens rather than bed of pasta or mashed taters.

Answer 10

place fewer food out and about and you will probably get fewer with