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Yes I know alcohol can cause bad lows in SOME people. Not me. Over the last few years, I've noticed that despite having a few rum/diet coke (0g carb), my sugar stays level before I go to bed, then I wake up high, unless I substantially increase my insulin dose. No other foods, I'm 100% certain there are ZERO grams carbohydrates in my drinks, as I never see a rise until much later. Why am I certain of insulin resistance? If I don't have any alcohol, I can have a snack before bed, take insulin, I wake up fine. But, if I have 3-4 rums, if I take insulin for snacks the insulin seems to have no effect. This was not always the case, I've only noticed this in the last six months or so....I've been diabetic 22 years now. I can't seem to find much info on this, only a study targeting T2 diabetics - although the info was useful: The mechanism involved in the causal relationship between excess alcohol consumption and diabetes may, in part, be related to insulin resistance.Two novel metabolites of alcohol, 2,3-butanediol and 1,2-propanediol, in serum concentrations found in people who consume alcohol to excess have been shown to inhibit insulin action on adipocytes in vitro. This suggests that excessive alcohol intake reduces insulin sensitivity, thereby increasing insulin resistance. Has ANYBODY found this to be true? A few drinks on Friday night is what I look forward to at my job working with idiots! I've already decided to cut it off for the most part, but want to find out if others have found things like whisky/vodka/rum, 0g carbs, (yes I know SOME flavoured rums have carbs, check out this link http://www.peidiabetes.pe.ca/Documents/Alcohol_Diabetes.pdf ) increase their overnight blood sugars. |
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Alcohol is EVENTUALLY broken down into sugar. It often initially lowers the blood sugar, by supressing the activity in the liver that converts it to its component sugar. But if you have a well-functioning liver, it will break down the alcohol, and raise your sugar, like any other carb. I'm T1, and always run high BGs the day after I've had any type of alcohol (usually, when I do, it's a glass of wine...rarely!) You either have insulin resistance or you don't. Most T2s are in fact, insulin resistant. The above link gives the party line about alcohol with diabetes. Like most things, it is never wise to overindulge. Be careful, OK? Have a happy holiday! HUGS! sheryl |
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Have to ask re: : "Alcohol is EVENTUALLY broken down into sugar. " Not if the drink has zero carbs, like a rum and diet coke, or whisky, or vodka. Until about 6 months ago, I could have 4-5 rums/diet coke with NO fluctuation in blood sugar overnight. You can ingest calories (as alcohol has) without them raising your sugar levels. This from the CDA: Under normal conditions, blood glucose is not affected by the moderate use of alcohol. Alcohol cannot be changed into glucose or blood sugar, and does not need insulin for metabolism. However, if an alcoholic drink contains sugar or is taken with sugar-containing mix, the blood sugar level will be affected. I never had a problem with raised sugar from alcohol....I can't be the ONLY one who's had this happen? |
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| | From: Veets10 | Sent: 12/25/2007 3:36 AM |
So now I am wondering.. I am type 2.. diagnosed with pre-diabetes about 3 years ago. At diagnosis the a1c was 6.2, one fasting above 126 and one below. Diabetes is never "mild" but the reality is type 2 runs in the family so by the time I was in my 50's I expected this to eventually happen. I test before I drink any alsohol and if I am on the low side I don't drink anything unless I eat with it because I notice it will drop the bg level. I will have 2 glasses of wine (mostly with food) and it does not effect morning readings. Those are between 85- and 105. So my totally unscientific conclusion.. There is insulin running in the system, I take 15mg of actos which makes the insulin more efficient (counter-acting insulin resistance) and the effect is much more based on the carbs I eat rather than the 2 glasses of wine. Every one is diffent.. just stating what I have observed for me. |
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I'm 27 and have been a type 1 for 20 years. I do notice my BG goes up eventually when drinking liquor and sugar-free mixers. Certain wines will do it and some don't; I just compensate w/ 1-2 more units of insulin. |
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Doesn't the liver stop putting out glucose when there is alcohol in the blood? I have heard a diabetic should eat carbs if they want to drink. Alcohol lowers sugars, however there are different kinds of alcohol, some sweet, and that can raise sugars. If not sooner, then later. I do not like straight wine. I prefer to have a glass of two thirds diet sprite and one third red wine. It reminds me of a sparkling wine and because I have gotten use to it, I get the full benefits of having a glass of wine. Sun |
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I completely quit drinking after I ended up in the hospital after drinking for my birthday. I was fine that night but by that morning I was so sick and I couldn't do anything. My husband ended up taking me to the ER where I was admitted for DKA and put into ICU. That actually was just recently in April 2007 (well not to recently). Before that I never really had a problem with alcohol, especially when I turned 21. I admit for awhile I did have a binge drinking problem, but after getting sick like I did I haven't done it since. My husband and I both don't drink. My reasoning medical and his because he has two DUIs against him and is on probation, but he is said he'll never drink again. Cherise |
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