alcohol

hey as many has been telling in here the emidiate effect of alcohol in type 2 diabetes is that it slows the liver a bit and thereby actually lowers blood glucose a bit in type 2 diabetic that usually do have a higher rate than average non-diabtics when it comes to the liver converting proteins...

Hi everyone. I haven't posted before but I just wanted to ask a question regarding alcohol. I've been type 1 for 13 years and went onto the animas vibe pump almost a month ago. Everything is going great! However I have a party tomorrow night and I'm nervous about drinking alcohol and how my...

I recently changed my Long-Acting Basal Insulin from Levemir to Degludec Tresiba. I had no side effects with Levemir but was advised to change due to the improvements found with Tresiba. Unfortunately, if I have a glass or two of wine in the evening, my BG levels increase considerably during the...

Hi guys - in a bit of a dilema.... just wondering how you pumpers deal with alcohol- inparticularly Lager?..... been doing a bit of research on line and have found varying bits of info regarding alcohol. Info i have found is as follows.. 1. only drink alcohol with food.. do not bolus for the...

Has anyone seen this or tried it - can't find it on Morrisons web site but saw this on Facebook Now Available in all Morrisons Stores for ONLY £9 for 10 Bottles. The Brand New SkinnyBrands Lager has hit the shelves and just in time for the dieting month of the year. Only 89 Calories per...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed in August this year and I've been having quite a difficult time with it all. Not only did it come as a total shock but unfortunately for me, my needle phobia runs so deep I thought seriously about rebelling against the diagnosis and just saying no. I have come quite...

Over the last few days, my morning blood sugars have been higher than the previous week when on holiday. On holiday my favorite tipple was whisky though it is always limited to three single shots. of an evening There is a clear correlation and it seems from other postings on the website its...

Since being diagnosed few months ago, I haven't really drunk, or more so, I definitely haven't drunk a lot. I am going to a wedding this weekend and want to get into the spirit and I am sure there will be a lot of alcohol consumption. I dont drink beer and will try to stay away from the...

Hey guys, Been type 1 for almost 10 years and got readmitted for the first time last weekend. Last night in the pub my bloods went a little high which made me panic and I demanded that my fiance take me home because I was scared of ending up in hospital again. Obviously I overreacted (I...

Hi everyone - this is my first post on the forum (though I've been reading them for a few weeks). I've been type 1 diabetic for over 15 years. and have recently noticed an odd symptom with alcohol over the past couple of years. I know the expected behaviour of alcohol is to decrease blood sugar...

Sunday, out with the family for a meal. I'd not checked my BG after the first beer prior to the meal and figured I'd wait till after. I'd no doubt have taken too much then, as the sugar from the beers would have kicked in rather than... I know, I know, BAD diabetic... I've been thinking that my...

Any thoughts...

Just wondering about experiences while drinking. My story is quite strange (I think). After first been diagnosed i was told while going out not to drink alcopops once i'd had my fill of lager, so instead started drinking vodka/diet coke and lets just say i got in some states and far worse than i...

Hi, I'm a newly diagnosed (4wks) type 1, I have a night out planned for Saturday and have no idea what I should do reguarding alcohol. I've had 1-2 glasses with a meal and haven't noticed much difference in my levels, but the idea is to have a few drinks (nothing heavy) before going for a meal...