alcohol and diabetes
Alcohol and Diabetes
You will get to know how alcohol affects the patients suffering from diabetes, through information presented below.
- Alteration in the effect of insulin doses and other oral medicines is seen amongst people who consume alcohol.
- Excessive intake of alcohol, instead of increasing the sugar levels in the body, has an opposite effect. Level of sugar in blood drops down considerably. This is not a normal condition either. One may experience dizziness, slowness and feel disoriented.
- Rise in the level of blood pressure can be observed due to the consumption of alcohol by diabetics.
- Increase in the levels of triglycerides can be observed due to the intake of alcohol.
- Increase in the heart rate, feeling of nausea, trouble in speaking properly (slurred speech) and few other conditions are observed due to the consumption of alcohol.
- The condition of diabetes is greatly influenced by alcoholism. There is one health problem called 'neuropathy in feet' which arises due to the influence of both diabetes and alcohol. In this condition, nerves that carry messages from brain to the feet are damaged.
- Alcohol should be taken slowly; consuming high amount of alcohol leads to a sudden decrease in blood sugar levels.
- It is advisable to consume alcohol along with food. The process of alcohol absorption in blood takes place at a slow pace due to the food which is consumed.
- According to the American Diabetes Association, number of drinks in a single day should not go beyond the maximum limit of 2 for men and 1 for women.
- Effect of alcohol on the body can be minimized by mixing it with water.
- As far as possible, it is advisable to avoid mixed drinks. Just like sugar-mixed drinks, one should avoid consuming sweet wines.