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Troy22

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Ok so I'm new on here but have been a type 2 diabetic for over 10 years. Didn't really have it fully controlled and was basically forced to make changes. .. lost 40 lbs and take 500mg metformin twice-daily. I have it pretty much under control. Hardly ever goes over 200 now and my last a1c was good.
Six months ago I just quit drinking alcohol (Coors light) all together because of low readings that I couldn't get back up. I don't like 70 before bed.
Honestly I really miss it. I feel way better but I wanna beer sometimes. Like on the mower, on the grill, and when we go see a band or something. Not gonna lie. I want a buzz. Not completely waisted but yeah, decent buzz. So two or three won't be worth my time. Obviously I know never drinking again is the smartest, safest way to go but I'm wondering if there is a way to party a little without hypo freaking me out... Or worse. Thanks alot and have a great night y'all.
 
I sympathise ... Coors is the best beer in the world. Drank a lot of them when I was in the U.S.

Really low carb beers are the best way to go.. Welcome by the way
 
Mike D said:
I sympathise ... Coors is the best beer in the world. Drank a lot of them when I was in the U.S.

Really low carb beers are the best way to go.. Welcome by the way
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Thank you very much haha.. yes sir. I never drank anything else but my research is saying 2/3 beers. That's just not any fun lol. I'm seeing wine is best. I'm afraid I'd have to drink a lot to feel anything. I had a six pack and was eating while drinking and went to bed when it was around 100. Obviously to low for me considering. I'm just hoping someone knows a trick lol. Thanks
 
I'm married to a girl from Washington State.


Red wine might agree with you mate
 
Mike D said:
I'm married to a girl from Washington State.


Red wine might agree with you mate
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That's cool! Small world

Never really had wine. Never liked it lol. Does it have added sugar? Or is that just wine coolers?
 
Troy22 said:
That's cool! Small world

Never really had wine. Never liked it lol. Does it have added sugar? Or is that just wine coolers?
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I'm just concerned that all that carbs I had in beer and it still drop too low that something with hardly any carbs and sugar would drop lower because of the alcohol of course.
 
Troy22 said:
I'm just concerned that all that carbs I had in beer and it still drop too low that something with hardly any carbs and sugar would drop lower because of the alcohol of course.
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Probably why I just gave up lol.. low numbers are definitely a buzzkill
 
No Troy ... very low in carbs. But many diabetics prefer gins, vodka, whiskey, bacardi., rum etc.

I can't, save for maybe for the occasional one or two. As with everything in life, moderation.

You're a T1?
 
Mike D said:
No Troy ... very low in carbs. But many diabetics prefer gins, vodka, whiskey, bacardi., rum etc.

I can't, save for maybe for the occasional one or two. As with everything in life, moderation.

You're a T1?
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No sir.. T2
 
OK ... and no need for the "sir" with an Australian. But thank you for the salutation

What's your diet look like? I'm T2 as well
 
Mike D said:
OK ... and no need for the "sir" with an Australian. But thank you for the salutation

What's your diet look like? I'm T2 as well
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Haha all good.. I'm a southern boy and it's a habit. Kinda like saying ma'am.

Well it can be better always. But that's the main thing I change to lose 40 lb and get my A1C down. .well and drinking. I drank at least three times a week before quiting..As far as diet ,like tonight I had four good-sized tacos with corn tortilla shells and my sugar was just 189 3 hours after eating. I was hungry lol. Usually eat better. Every now and then burger and fries. I eat a lot of protein. My man sugar snack is Reese's cups because of the protein level. Don't seem to Jack me up as much. Try to eat fruit everyday
 
Troy22 said:
No sir.. T2
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Hi Troy,

Welcome to the forum. Please don't call me "Sir" either.. That was how we addressed a head master at school. (UK.)

Are you on any medication for your diabetes? If so, what sort prescribed?
 
Gotta sign off Troy for now ... but we'll catch up I hope

BUT, the fruits, the corn, the buns, the fries and the cups are not good at all for anyone. I know the typical American diet very well. For a diabetic, hardly ideal. They're loaded with massive carbs which turn to sugars and make the "condition " far worse.

Get that under control and the "Coors" will not be anywhere near the problem they seem to be now.

You've lucked out in getting here, IMMENSE knowledge of diabetes. Take care Mike

P.S. I had to ask my wife about the reese cups ... how indulgent can you get !!
 
Mike D said:
I'm married to a girl from Washington State.


Red wine might agree with you mate
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Ya old softie @Mike D .
I married a girl from this area.. (Framlingham, UK.) There are no "mountains" to speak of & there is no way you can drive "90 down the country British lanes" regardless of having the skills of a fighter pilot..
"Poetic licence."


However, you can have a drink @Troy22 . Let's see what meds you might be on & find a compromise..? Alcohol keeps the liver busy & retards the liver dumping glycogen. But it can also "mask" a low..?
 
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Hi Troy, and welcome to the forums
Troy22 said:
I don't like 70 before bed.
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I don't like 70 at any time of day . But if you are getting hypos then I assume you must be on insulin, as 70 is only a problem if it goes lower (which is all too possible if you are on insulin).
The reason alcohol leads to lows is that it keeps your liver busy , and your liver is part of a feedback loop that pumps out more sugar if your blood sugar goes too low. If you're not on insulin (or insulin increasing meds) then you won't go lower than 70, as your body won't pump in excess insulin when you're already low. So, to advise, we need to know what meds you're on....
 
Jaylee said:
Hi Troy,

Welcome to the forum. Please don't call me "Sir" either.. That was how we addressed a head master at school. (UK.)

Are you on any medication for your diabetes? If so, what sort prescribed?
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Oh ok. I didn't know that. Learn something new everyday thank you.

Jaylee said:
Hi Troy,

Welcome to the forum. Please don't call me "Sir" either.. That was how we addressed a head master at school. (UK.)

Are you on any medication for your diabetes? If so, what sort prescribed?
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Ok so I'm new on here but have been a type 2 diabetic for over 10 years. Didn't really have it fully controlled and was basically forced to make changes. .. lost 40 lbs and take 500mg metformin twice-daily. I have it pretty much under control. Hardly ever goes over 200 now and my last a1c was good.
Six months ago I just quit drinking alcohol (Coors light) all together because of low readings that I couldn't get back up. I don't like 70 before bed.
Honestly I really miss it. I feel way better but I wanna beer sometimes. Like on the mower, on the grill, and when we go see a band or something. Not gonna lie. I want a buzz. Not completely waisted but yeah, decent buzz. So two or three won't be worth my time. Obviously I know never drinking again is the smartest, safest way to go but I'm wondering if there is a way to party a little without hypo freaking me out... Or worse.
 
 
Ok so I'm new on here but have been a type 2 diabetic for over 10 years. Didn't really have it fully controlled and was basically forced to make changes. .. lost 40 lbs and take 500mg metformin twice-daily. I have it pretty much under control. Hardly ever goes over 200 now and my last a1c was good.
Six months ago I just quit drinking alcohol (Coors light) all together because of low readings that I couldn't get back up. I don't like 70 before bed.
Honestly I really miss it. I feel way better but I wanna beer sometimes. Like on the mower, on the grill, and when we go see a band or something. Not gonna lie. I want a buzz. Not completely waisted but yeah, decent buzz. So two or three won't be worth my time. Obviously I know never drinking again is the smartest, safest way to go but I'm wondering if there is a way to party a little without hypo freaking me out... Or worse.
 
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