Alcohol tips!?

Try one of the classic Czech beers. they aare low in carbs

Despite being advised (DAFNE course) that 1-2 glasses of wine with a meal can be ignored, I notice that when I drink even 1 glass of wine it has the above effect on my bs. I guess because my body's not used to regular alcohol, it has a greater effect. So be careful when drinking more than you're used to. If the stag do is spread over a whole day/weekend, I'd suggest play safe and eat carbs without insulin every few hours.

From what I remember, if you drink several pints you need to inject for the carbs, then eat without insulin before bed. Otherwise I the carbs hit you first, then the alcohol reduces bs hours later. I <<think>> it's inject your usual ratio for 10 carbs for every 2 pints - but I rarely drink and don't like ale/lager/beer so dozed through most of the DAFNE talk on alcohol :? Perhaps someone else can advise on amounts.

The safest (and in my opinion healthiest) option if you're going to go and get battered on a stag do, is to make sure you eat before you go to sleep. Drinking large amounts of alcohol will almost certainly result in a hypo (but I think you've already done the reading on that) so the answer is to make sure you've eaten before you go to bed. It is what my diebetes nurse recommends and hasn't failed me yet.

The healthiest answer, of course, is to not binge drink. Have a few beers, check your bg level before you go to bed and eat if necessary.

Don't let it stop you from enjoying the stag do!

Sam.

Splitting the basal dose is definitely a very good idea howie. That's what I do and, particularly if you've had a skinful the night before, it will reduce the risks of going too low the following morning.
Beware though, lots of booze has a paralysing effect on the liver which can last for many hours after the last shandy, well into the following day.
Keep an eye on the bg's and have fun!

All the best,

fergus

In my experience, stick to spirits. Less carbs released than with beer, and yeah there's a greater chance of going hypo - but which would you rather, forcing yourself to eat a king kebab on the way home or the tiring lethargy that comes with being high?

Disclaimer: I may just be a messed up fellow and this advice may have no relation to the reactions of your own body.

Stick to PG tips

/me hands IanD his coat

Howie

It's all about training and having the experience under your belt with Diabetes and the stag do is approaching quickly therefore I can only offer limited advice.

First off the good news is you have experienced a stag event which are more demanding than running a marathon.

You need to be aware of the duration and an idea of some of the places or bars you will be visiting then interface it with your daily insulin routine, they usually are not far out of synch.

Next of work out what you will be wearing make sure it has plenty of concealed pockets for Pen,Meter and emergency sugars material be well armed.

Know your beers and there carb contents rush to the bar early and glance at whats on offer in each bar differs this has to be quick as the person who's round it is does not want to be delayed while you choose. If pint's are been knocked back quickly between bars I used to swiftly pour half a pint in a plant pot when nobody was looking most bars have this type of thing. The main thing is to be enjoying the event as you normally would but without the volume at this stage.

The master plan then comes when everybody is half cut and you are still sober is they forget who's round it is.

Get some idea of if you will be eating also and plan around that.

It should be a good night if you plan ahead and hopefully you will have have better night than I did my shirt was ripped to shreds in the Red Leopard club, I had had that much I thought it was a female fire station with all the poles.


Good luck

Hi Howie glad you enjoyed your stag parties!!!i am terrible i binge drink every weekend.Well everyone else does who i know from all the young ones to us oldies :lol: Ive been type 1 for 39 years and go out every weekend.I used to drink pils lager years ago.now i drink dry white wine and soda.I know i shouldnt but i do end up having about 6 or even 7 glasses on a friday and saturday.I only take my lantus with me i dont bother about my bm monitor because after a few glasses i coudnt care if my blood sugar was 30 or whatever because i dont think i would be testing when i have had a few!!!Dont get me wrong i make sure i have my lantus at 9pm every night even if i am out but i do not worry about my blood sugar levels then.We have got to enjoy ourselves sometimes.I am not going to be in pub and think(oh what are my blood sugars like)when i am dancing away etc.i must be one of the lucky ones though because i have never hypod when im out.I make sure i have a snack and carry dextrose and sometimes the next day i have to pay for it because i do get very low blood sugars but i think i can correct this so i am not going to miss a good night out with friends because i am type 1 diabetic!!

Hi Howie.

Any idea what your Triglyceride levels are ?

Ken.

Hi Howie

Glad you had a good night it is always a good feeling if everything goes smoothly, it is interesting how common these female fire stations are becoming in our city centres. You probably realised now to use the diabetic eye drops before going into these places.

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Hi Howie.
As a previous heavy drinker myself, I think you should read this.
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A reduction of alcohol intake is crucial in keeping triglycerides in check.
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Just one drink can increase triglycerides in susceptible people. If you have elevated triglycerides and consume alcohol - a reduced intake or not drinking alcohol at all is strongly advised.

Alcohol is a source of excess calories which are being turned into fat - usually, triglycerides, so the fat levels in your blood go up. But that’s only part of the story.........(end)

So next time you get your bloods done ask for a Full Lipid Panel which should include Triglycerides.

The odd binge is even worse for you. You may be OK now, but it's as well to bear it in mind.

Here is alink to the full article:
http://www.reducetriglycerides.com/alco ... mplate.htm

Ken.

What does the test result mean?
If you have a high fasting triglyceride level, your doctor may wish to find out whether you have a high fat diet, a high intake of alcohol, or have diabetes. It is unusual to have high triglycerides without also having high cholesterol. Having high lipids may increase your risk of developing heart disease and you may be given treatment aimed at lowering your lipid levels. The type of treatment used may differ depending on whether cholesterol, triglycerides, or both are high.
When triglycerides are very high, there is a risk of developing pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

The test takes the measurement at the time, the Trigs remain in your body. It is just something you need to bear in mind as you appear to like a good time and Alcohol plays a part in that. As with everything if you can moderate it now it will stand you in good stead in the future. Knowing what your levels are is a preventative measure. I wish I had known some years ago what the 'booze' was doing to me.

Ken.