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Hello!!
Im still new to it all, on metformin x 3 daily after a meal, not getting any odd side effects, the odd tummy upset if i have rich stews... and ive been super good. Going to the gym, have loads of veggies AND no booze. God how i miss Gin...

Anyway, i have my best friend from schools wedding on saturday, and id love a wine or 2 to socialise and to celebrate with her. Not to get so plastered i show my pants to the world (yes, thats happened before...) SO... can i have some booze? Do i just not take my last tablet? Whats the "best" way??


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hi i've had the odd drink along with my medication, and no side effects so go ahead and have those few glasses of wine and enjoy your night :D
type 2 diabetic on metformin for 18 months
 
Hi Kimberley, you certainly can drink, a glass of two of wine will not do you any harm at all. Thing is, if you do it a lot, it could slow down weight loss, give you a bit of a dicky tummy and lower your willpower so you eat a few naughty things. But diabetes is for life, you have to enjoy yourself otherwise what's the point!!! I would take your metformin anyway and then have a couple of drinks, and .... have a great time!!
 
No problem with a few drinks on metformin UNLESS you have existing liver disease or are alcoholic - I'm sure you're not! By the way, why "miss" gin? Nothing wrong with that at all, providing you only have diet mixers. I get my best ever BG readings after a few single malt whiskies! Remember, there are zero carbs in spirits, and the alcohol lowers BGs, so have an occasional G & T if you like one
 
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