Effects of alcohol on Diabetes – Diabetes Management

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       <h1 class="post-title" style="font-size: 30px;line-height: 30px;font-weight: 600;font-family: unset !important;">Effects of alcohol on Diabetes – Diabetes Management</h1>   </div>

<h2><b>Alcohol and Diabetes – Is it a dangerous combination?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note: </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health. It is a personal choice. Apollo Sugar Clinics does not recommend consumption of alcoholic beverages.</span></i></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find below survivor tips for diabetics who consume alcohol.</span></i></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Does consumption of alcohol increase the </span>symptoms of diabetes<span style="font-weight: 400;">? Can diabetics consume alcohol without any damage?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a nation that guzzles alcohol like it were water, people make it a point to consume it every weekend, during festivals, celebrations, and whenever they have had a hard day. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alcoholism is certainly a major issue to governments, societies, and families. Numerous instances of motor vehicle accidents, deaths related to alcoholic cirrhosis, suicides, and financial destitution have not stopped the menace of alcohol for one reason or the other. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is said that on an average, an individual’s consumption per year in India is 4.3 liters in the urban areas and 11.4 liters in rural areas. With around 3.3 million deaths related to alcohol consumption every year, alcoholism is a major issue.</span></p>
<h2><b>Diabetes and alcohol</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a diabetic, living with diabetes means following a tight regimen and living with certain restrictions. Most diabetics are aware of the dos and don’ts when it comes to the consumption of foods, but when it comes to the consumption of alcohol, it’s a taboo to talk about.      </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is a fact that some diabetic patients consume alcohol surreptitiously without paying heed to the consequences while other are afraid of a spike in </span>diabetes symptoms<span style="font-weight: 400;"> and quit their habit. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are a few questions that are commonly asked by diabetics who wish to consume alcohol.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Question #1:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can I consume alcohol if I am a diabetic?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A: Alcohol is a sedative hypnotic drug. It affects every part of the body, especially the liver. When a person consumes alcohol, it enters the bloodstream and it takes the liver around two hours to metabolize one drink. However, if the person consuming alcohol is a diabetic, the interaction of alcohol with the body would be different.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, consumption of alcohol for a diabetic depends upon three factors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are the blood glucose levels under control?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Does the alcohol interact with diabetes medications? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is the diabetic prone to neuropathy (nerve damage) and hypertension?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After having answered these questions, a diabetic might consume alcohol after consulting the diabetologist. However, the diabetic should be wary of certain </span><a href="https://apollosugar.com/all-about-diabetes/diabetes-symptoms/">symptoms of diabetes</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> like low  blood sugar levels.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Question # 2:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can alcohol interact with diabetes medications?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A: Yes. Certain medications like meglitinide, sulfonylurea, and insulin work on the pancreas to produce more insulin interact with alcohol. Alcohol can increase or decrease the blood glucose levels.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meglitinide, sulfonylurea, and insulin reduce the blood glucose levels and when these medicines and alcohol work towards further reduction of blood glucose levels, it can lead to a dangerous </span>diabetes symptom<span style="font-weight: 400;"> called hypoglycemia with insulin shock.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Question # 3:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is it dangerous for a diabetic to consume alcohol on empty stomach?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A: A diabetic should never consume alcohol on an empty stomach. It is better to consume a carbohydrate meal before consumption of alcohol as it slows down the rate of alcohol’s absorption into the bloodstream.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Question # 4: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Does consumption of alcohol increase blood sugar levels?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A: Some people experience an increase in the </span>symptoms of high blood sugar after consuming alcohol as alcohol increases appetite and prompts overeating. Moreover, alcohol might reduce the will in some patients to comply with treatment and they may yield to temptations of poor choices.</p>
<p>Question # 5:</p>
<p>Would it be better for a diabetic to consume alcohol slowly?</p>
<p>A:   It is highly advisable for a diabetic to consume alcohol slowly as this allows the metabolization of the consumed alcohol. If more alcohol is consumed before it can be metabolized, it can lead to adverse diabetes symptoms like low blood sugar levels.</p>
<h2><b>Survivor tips for diabetics who consume alcohol</b></h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consume alcohol only in moderation.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consult your doctor and find if your diabetes medications and alcohol can create an adverse reaction.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Never ever consume alcohol on an empty stomach.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It might be better for you to check your sugar levels before and after you consume alcohol.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Women may consume not more than one drink and men may consume not more than two drinks per day.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Never gulp your drinks. Sip them as slowly as possible.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drinks like beers might be avoided as they contain carbohydrate  content while spirits and dry wines don’t and can be consumed in moderation.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You might confuse symptoms</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">of low sugar levels with drunkenness. It is safer to have glucose tablets  handy in order to avoid hypoglycemia.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Never partake in physical activity after consuming alcohol.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">For cocktails, martinis, and mojitos, it’s  better to go for a sugar-free mixer or a natural sweetener like stevia.    </span></li>
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Effects of alcohol on Diabetes – Diabetes Management

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