can a diabetic have drinks like vodka

[kuttu]

[mkhan]

can diabetic will have drink

[Joel in reply to mkhan]

There is a guide in the UK that you can read here: diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-di...

On the left side under the words 'Alcohol and diabetes' you will see links that explain how diabetics can drink responsibly

[ripan]

no,not at all....

[karunakaran]

Rather than saying a strict no its better to understand the metabolism - Alcohol can cause low blood glucose by slowing down the release of glucose from the liver. This glucose

release keeps blood glucose in target between meals. Therefore, food should be eaten while having a drink with alcohol. The carbohydrate content of different types of alcohol can be found in carbohydrate counting books. If you know your calories for the day then you can calculate the drink permissible.

Occasional once in a month with a calculated quantity has been fine for me.

[Hidden]

have brandy...but once in a week ..not more than 1 large or 3 small pegs ....its not recommended to drink but brandy ( mansion house) is ok..

[kuttu]

thanks for the reply.

[kuttu]

Anup, are u on insulin injections.

[Dude_SR]

It's better for diabetics to avoid vodka, if you are UNable to have it with lime cordial alone. Combining red bull with vodka can spike sugar levels in your bloodstream.

Whiskey with plain/spring water doesn't cause harm in limited quantities. Rum should be taken in moderation. Hope this helps.

[gangadharan_nair]

Here are some other ways that alcohol can affect diabetes:--

* While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise, excess alcohol can actually decrease your blood sugar

level -- sometimes causing it to drop into dangerous levels.

* Beer and sweet wine contain carbohydrates and may raise blood sugar.

* Alcohol stimulates your appetite, which can cause you to overeat and may affect your blood sugar control.

* Alcohol can interfere with the positive effects of oral diabetes medicines or insulin.

* Alcohol may increase triglyceride levels.

* Alcohol may increase blood pressure.

* Alcohol can cause flushing, nausea, increased heart rate, and slurred speech.

Sources:--

google.co.in/#hl=en&sclient...

[whatsay12]

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