Type 1 Alcohol?

[LiamC93]

I know you shouldn't be drinking too much, cause of the possibility of liver damage. But is there any alcoholic beverages that should be avoided? I know cocktails are a no go but any others and what is recommended?

Thanks

 

[azure]

Hi @LiamC93 You can still have cocktails if you choose wisely Just avoid sugary mixers and go for ones with soda water, etc I love cocktails

Many people have to bolus for beer, but you should see how you go. I only avoid very sweet liqueurs personally, but even then I find a tiny amount after a meal ok.

 

[ewelina]

Spirits (vodka,whiskey,gin) with zero sugar fizzy drinks are alright. Also red wine doesn't affect sugar levels. There is no alcohol that is recommended but these the best option for diabetics

 

[Deleted member 308541]

I drink a low carb (7.1 grams per 375mls) mid strength beer of 3.5% by choice.

 

[Jamesuk9]

I'm partial to a glass of red wine with my evening meal. It seems to blunt the post meal spikes and has cardiovascular benefit.

 

[Deespee23]

I drink a low carb (7.1 grams per 375mls) mid strength beer of 3.5% by choice.

See Marstons "Resolution"....double fermented, 2g carbs per 250 ml.....hic....

(Doctor, Doctor - I've got a drink problem....I pass out before I've had enough!)

 

[Deleted member 308541]

See Marstons "Resolution"....double fermented, 2g carbs per 250 ml.....hic....

Very doubtful if that is sold in Australia.

 

[GrantGam]

To be perfectly honest, drink what you enjoy the taste of and what doesn't cause your blood sugars to crumble around you.

Finding a drink that's ideal for diabetics is a little bit like trying to smoke the healthiest brand of cigarettes...

Test, test, test - and try alternative drinks if you know that certain ones just don't work for you. Sure, spirits and red wine are "better" alternatives to many drinks out there - but you need to enjoy yourself, so compromise in this instance often goes hand in hand with moderation

I would try to avoid bolusing for alcohol (although I'm guilty of it myself to a certain point when drinking beer) - but I know at what point to stop and leave the insulin well alone. You can end up in a lot of bother if you try and keep BG's tight when drinking...

FYI, if you enjoy beer - and drink it at home as well as in the pub - you'll find that canned lager doesn't do near as much damage to your BG as draught does. My point being, keep testing when you're drinking away from home - as well as at home

 

[azure]

Just to,add that alcohol can increase the risk of hypos, including some hours later, so that's another reason not to overdo it. Alcohol can also make a hypo less easy to spot, so test regularly.

When I drink things like wine and spirits on an empty stomach, I usually nibble a few carbs like crisps, etc so that I don't go low.