Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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Alcohol ?

Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
I hardly ever have anything to drink, but now being the season, I might like the odd one, is this allowed or a big no no?
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
you can, providing of course in moderation (1 or 2 drinks) and you monitor your numbers since alcohol tends to lower your numbers sometimes quickly
deleted_user
deleted_user
Also, different types of alcohol have different effects. I find sugary alcohol like cocktails, flavoured ciders, etc make me go up sharply, while vodka and wine can (but don't always) make me low. But like everything with diabetes, your mileage may vary.

Make sure you have supplies of medication and sugar and everything when out. Also teach any friends/family you regularly drink with what your high and low warning signs are and what to do about them. It may also be worth investing in some medical alert jewellery in case you are in trouble and get separated from your friends.
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
As I mentioned, I'm not a drinker and won't be out with friends, just wondering about having the odd one here at home. I am also not on any meds. The most I would normally have is 1-2 glasses of wine a month and not on the same day.

Thanks for the help.
grannie
grannie
As Gayle said..it will lower your blood sugar so make sure you have a little snack with your drink.
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
Ok thanks.
Liane999
Liane999
My diabetes is moderate at around 220. I read somewhere that you may stop your medication if you are planning to drink. I know you should not believe everything that you find on the internet, but I like that answer, lol.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
one should never stop taking their meds just to drink lol...Liane are you eating a healthy diet, exercise to help control your diabetes? 220 is still too high and can lead to complications down the line