Question:
Can you drink alcohol with type 2 diabetes? If so , what kind and how much?
Answer:
Quite simply it is okay to drink in moderation so long as we take into
account the carbs in beer or sugary mixers. Moderation is the key.
Alcohol has the effect of causing our Livers to not process the
glucose in our systems. Sounds good? NO! This leads to sudden and
severe hypos that can be life threatening. It also leads to the
drinker and his/her friends to misinterpret the signs of a hypo for
drunkeness because they are similar. If you have other problems that
would cause drinking to be dangerous then it is simply best to avoid
it altogether. If you want to enjoy a glass or two of a good wine
with dinner or a beer during the game go ahead. But the drinking
until dawn parties are a no no.
