2007-08-04 20:28:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
There are some studies that have shown that having a beer results in a reduction in fasting blood sugar readings the next morning.
There is a risk of alcohol related hypoglycemia if you take tablets or insulin and the result can be masked by the effects of the alcohol. (example: you could be in a state of severe hypoglycemia and your roommate thinks you're "sleeping it off") That result could be fatal.
Generally speaking, a diabetic may engage in moderate alcohol intake just as anyone else but there are some exceptions (uncontrolled readings, high blood pressure, etc...) that may result in your doctor advising that you not drink at all.
This is one to discuss with your doctor, just to be safe.
2007-08-04 20:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few, do not sweat it.
I will add that beer does contain some carbohydrates (10-15 grams on average) and that alcohol is actually a sugar-alcohol (the -OH group). In large amounts the body may release insulin.
Buy the new low carb beers. {Maybe?]
2007-08-04 21:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light drinking should not be a problem.There are a couple of import beers specially made for diabetics that reduces the problem even further.
2007-08-05 04:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Noodles McGurk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't drink beer and you won't have to worry about it.
2007-08-04 20:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋