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Alcohol

When diabetes is correctly cared for a moderate consumption of alcohol is permitted.
However alcohol could weaken the subject if he has already suffered from neurological problems and produce secondary effect in those taking oral hypoclycaemias.
It could provoke as well a sever hypoglycemia when drunk on an empty stomach, especially with those under insulin.

Alcohol goes directly to the blood to be metabolized by the liver.

Normally when the blood sugar level decreases, the liver uses its stock to produce glucose. If there is alcohol, the liver stops regulating the glucose level and concentrates only on the metabolizing and eliminating the alcohol.
That's why alcohol contributes in the decrease of the blood sugar level. Some other factors, combined with alcohol can also increase its effect on the blood sugar level.
Physical exercise, for example, can lower the blood sugar level.
Careful, if we have an alcoholic drink following exercise, there is a risk of reaching a very low blood sugar level.
It is recommended to check blood sugar levels following a physical activity and before having an alcoholic drink and to re-verify the blood sugar level a few hours later.
Oral treatments and insulin also tend to lower blood sugar levels and require certain precautions...
It is recommended that diabetics limit their consumption to 2 drinks per day. It is advisable to avoid drinking on an empty stomach and to drink slowly, during or after a meal.
If an alcoholic beverage is consumed before a meal, it should be accompanied by foods like cheese or biscuits.
It is preferable to choose drinks with a low level of alcohol and sugar, such as beer or wines with low alcoholic content.
Those under insulin do not need to make substitutions in their diet when they have an alcoholic drink but those who don't should substitute some food, generally those rich in fats and starches.
OF COURSE, all the above clarifications should also remind you that this type of product, i.e. wines and spirits, should be consumed in moderation and set aside for specially chosen moments.

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	Alcohol When diabetes is correctly cared for a moderate consumption of alcohol is permitted. However alcohol could weaken the subject if he has already suffered from neurological problems and produce secondary effect in those taking oral hypoclycaemias. It could provoke as well a sever hypoglycemia when drunk on an empty stomach, especially with those under insulin. Alcohol goes directly to the blood to be metabolized by the liver. Normally when the blood sugar level decreases, the liver uses its stock to produce glucose. If there is alcohol, the liver stops regulating the glucose level and concentrates only on the metabolizing and eliminating the alcohol. That's why alcohol contributes in the decrease of the blood sugar level. Some other factors, combined with alcohol can also increase its effect on the blood sugar level. Physical exercise, for example, can lower the blood sugar level. Careful, if we have an alcoholic drink following exercise, there is a risk of reaching a very low blood sugar level. It is recommended to check blood sugar levels following a physical activity and before having an alcoholic drink and to re-verify the blood sugar level a few hours later. Oral treatments and insulin also tend to lower blood sugar levels and require certain precautions... It is recommended that diabetics limit their consumption to 2 drinks per day. It is advisable to avoid drinking on an empty stomach and to drink slowly, during or after a meal. If an alcoholic beverage is consumed before a meal, it should be accompanied by foods like cheese or biscuits. It is preferable to choose drinks with a low level of alcohol and sugar, such as beer or wines with low alcoholic content. Those under insulin do not need to make substitutions in their diet when they have an alcoholic drink but those who don't should substitute some food, generally those rich in fats and starches. OF COURSE, all the above clarifications should also remind you that this type of product, i.e. wines and spirits, should be consumed in moderation and set aside for specially chosen moments.