alcohol raises my bs like crazy! As a result, it is relegated to the "treat" group. Only have it on holidays and my birthday. this nutty disease makes everybody crazy-what raises my bs lowers yours. Makes us all crazy

It does lower you blood sugar and you have to be very careful..always eat something if you drink. What you mix it with raises it, but the alcohol lowers it.

I have found that 4 oz of red wine with some protein at night has done wonders for my fasting numbers in the morning. No more than half a glass, with a handful of almonds. I know it's not for everyone, but it seems to work for me. And I'm not complaining. :)

Definitely discuss this with your doctor and/or dietician...
IMO, best not to touch the stuff, but I think a little wine can be part of a balanced diet..

When my doctor told me not to drink with metformin because both would lower my glucose level, I asked that obvious question, "Well, can't I just drink instead." Apparently, not the standard of care for Type II.

The compromise position: On nights where I wanted a glass of wine with dinner, no Met. This actually had no impact on GL at all. Excellent. But, one night at restaurant, I had a bourbon before dinner and red wine with dinner. Even without Met, I went low--54. Yikes.

So, for me. Red wine yes. Whiskey no.

because you can crash which is not a good thing, alcohol affects everyone differently and of course you have the meds that can be affected...