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title: "Alcohol and Diabetes"  
description: "In the case of diabetes, drinking alcohol can cause an increase or decrease in blood sugar levels. Also, alcohol is high in calories. Receive sometime"  
author: "Niyati Thole"  
published: 2022-06-21  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300380/alcohol-and-diabetes  
category: "health care"  
tags: ["health"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Alcohol and Diabetes

In the case of diabetes, drinking alcohol can cause an [increase](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12959/are-you-struggling-to-increase-the-profit-of-your-liquor-store) or decrease in blood [sugar levels](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4490/7-foods-that-help-in-managing-sugar-levels). Also, alcohol is high in calories. Receive

Sometimes only if you have diabetes and your blood sugar is well [controlled](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81837/has-pakistan-controlled-corona-pandemic). If you're following a calorie-controlled diet, you should count one glass of alcohol as two fat exchanges. Learn more about the effects of alcohol on diabetes.

It is recommended to consult your doctor to find out if it is safe to drink.

### The effect of alcohol on diabetes

Some other ways alcohol can affect diabetes include:

Moderate amounts of alcohol can [raise blood sugar](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300358/symptoms-and-causes-of-diabetes-type-2), but excessive alcohol can [lower blood](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3685/right-ways-to-lower-blood-pressure) sugar. It can drop to dangerous levels, especially in people with type 1 diabetes.

- **Beer and sweet wines contain carbohydrates** that can raise blood sugar. Alcohol stimulates appetite and can cause overheating and affect glycemic control.
- Alcoholic beverages are often **high in calories** and it is difficult to lose extra pounds.
- Alcohol can also **impair your judgment** and willpower and force you to make poor food choices.
- Alcohol can interfere with the beneficial **effects of oral diabetes** medications and insulin.
- Alcohol can **increase triglyceride levels**.
- Alcohol can **raise [blood pressure](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4464/5-easy-ways-to-manage-your-blood-pressure)**.
- Alcohol can **cause hot flashes, nausea**, increased [heart rate](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100279/what-is-a-normal-heart-rate), and slowed speech.

These may be confused or hidden by the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

### Diabetes and Alcohol Recommendations and Prohibitions

Diabetics using alcohol should follow the alcohol intake [guidelines](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/245/software-requirements-and-guidelines-for-developing-android-application) below.

- **Drink no more than 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink for women. (Example: Alcoholic beverage = 5 ounces glass of wine, 1 1/2 ounces 'shot' liquor or 12 ounces beer).**
- **Only drink alcohol with your food.**
- **Please drink slowly.**
- **Avoid 'sweet' mixed drinks, dessert wines, and liqueurs.**
- **Mix the liquor with water, soda, or [diet soda](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2895/why-is-diet-soda-different-from-regular-soda).**
- **Always wear medical jewelry that [indicates you have diabetes](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300362/monitor-and-manage-your-type-2-diabetes).**

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