Worried - husband has drunk a lot of whiskey

[grey lady]

My husband was diagnosed type 1 2 years ago - he injects twice a day. He's come home from a 'do' and has drunk half a bottle of whiskey. He hasn't done this since he was diagnosed - he drinks whiskey but only rarely in quantity. How worried should I be?

Thanks

 

[mo1905]

Make sure you test him before he goes to sleep. Try and get a few carbs in him as well.


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[grey lady]

Thanks

 

[michaeldavid]

I appears to me that you should be very worried - especially if he has drunk a lot.

Alcohol lowers the blood sugar, and also (I've read) prevents the liver reversing that lowering of blood sugar.

Several times in the past, I have ended up in hospital on account of alcohol and my being diabetic.

 

[iHs]

Hi

Not sure how yr hubbies bg levels are normally throughout the night, but as alcohol tends to cause hypos, then to play safe, definately eat some carb

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[grey lady]

Thanks. He's fine. Woke up with no hangover and blood sugar of 10. I checked him every couple of hours. We did have words this morning.

 

[shane-1]

words ?

 

[grey lady]

As in 'don't bloody scare me like that again'.

 

[bernie.freeman]

I bet it was a good few words , He has come through unscathed, bet he won't do that again in a hurry . He is lucky to have such a lovely wife

 

[shane-1]

As in 'don't bloody scare me like that again'.

do you think he listened ?.........its not very wise to be consuming large amounts of alcohol with medication and diabetes ....as im sure you have informed him

 

[grey lady]

I bet it was a good few words , He has come through unscathed, bet he won't do that again in a hurry . He is lucky to have such a lovely wife

Thanks Bernie - thats a lovely thing to say.

Shane - until the next time. He's not done it for years but I'm sure there'll be a next time.