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- Type of diabetes
- Other
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi.
I was wondering If were to consume alcohol which type should I choose. Since the diagnosis I haven't had any, so I don't really know how it will affect my sugars. Since I am not on insulin anymore, I generally shouldn't be concerned with hypos (right?). I assume I should avoid those with carbs - like beer. I've read somewhere on the net that spirits, like vodka,gin, rum and whiskey don't have carbs so they should not elevate my sugar. Out of those mentioned I prefer whiskey. However I also read that whiskey contains half a teaspoon of sugar in 25 ml. This gets me confused, does whiskey have carbs or not?
Can someone share with me their experiences with drinking alcohol with diabetes, and the effect on the blood sugar readings?
Much appreciated.
I was wondering If were to consume alcohol which type should I choose. Since the diagnosis I haven't had any, so I don't really know how it will affect my sugars. Since I am not on insulin anymore, I generally shouldn't be concerned with hypos (right?). I assume I should avoid those with carbs - like beer. I've read somewhere on the net that spirits, like vodka,gin, rum and whiskey don't have carbs so they should not elevate my sugar. Out of those mentioned I prefer whiskey. However I also read that whiskey contains half a teaspoon of sugar in 25 ml. This gets me confused, does whiskey have carbs or not?
Can someone share with me their experiences with drinking alcohol with diabetes, and the effect on the blood sugar readings?
Much appreciated.