Prediabetes Does consumption of beer increase sugar levels

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Sumanthkadambi

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Type of diabetes

Prediabetes

• Sep 23, 2017

• #1

Does consumption of beer increase sugar levels

 

Squire Fulwood

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Type of diabetes

Type 2

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• Sep 23, 2017

• #2

Yes it does although there are a few low carb beers. Summer weight beers have even more sugar in them. Dr. Malhotra called it liquid toast.

The sugar levels go down in the hangover phase because the liver can't cope with sugar and alcohol at the same time and therefore is potential hypo country.

 

claire1991

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Pump

• Sep 23, 2017

• #3

Yes it does.
The sugar in alcohol will raise blood sugar levels but a few hours later the alcohol will also make your levels plummet. Be on guard for hypos after drinking and it's advisable to have a car by snack before bed to prevent night time hypos.

 

Peerless67

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• Sep 23, 2017

• #4

22g of carbs in a pint all of which come from sugars. Some people can tolerate it some can not.

 

Squire Fulwood

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• Sep 23, 2017

• #5

Peerless67 said:

22g of carbs in a pint all of which come from sugars. Some people can tolerate it some can not.

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You don't often hear of people who only have one pint though.

 

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Deleted member 308541

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• Sep 23, 2017

• #6

I drink a low carb mid strength beer, and it does not put my levels up very much.

It one of those things you do in moderation.