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While I am not a physician and am speaking as a lay person, everything I have been told about alcohol and diabetes, alcohol, should be avoided. Not only does it impair the ability to detect low bloodsugars, alcohol's primary ingredient is sugar. I have also dealt with this situation with my son. Keeping open communication is so important, however because he is in college, I'm sure it's harder. Is he far away?

After having an ongoing sinus infection for more than a month, I have developed a sudden alcohol intolerebce. Just one drink will give me severe nausea, vomiting and loose stools. I now have sulfur tasting burps, increased gas and continuing nausea. Food does sound appealing at all. What could be causing this? I have been diagnosed with IBS in the past, but this is totally different.

Hello there. I am very confused about some symptoms I'm having. I'm currently being tested for several different things, including diabetes. I have an abnormal heart beat, I am fatigued ALL day long, my hands shake when I move them up and down; plus they feel weaker then usual. I have leg pains which are similiar to growing pains (I can't still be growing though) , mostly during my menstrual cycle, or after I drink alcohol.

Hi alcohol can cause low blood sugar levels for some due to its effect on the liver. But even more it can cause those person with diabetes to pay less attention to their health and blood sugars. This does not mean you can never drink alcohol, But it should be taken in moderation only. When you do have a first drink (remember moderation) do it in the company of a trusted friend so you can safely see the effect it has on you.

m just going to speak to the symptoms you are experiencing and the possibility of hypoglycemia or diabetes. Hypoglycemia is one of the symptoms of diabetes and just means low blood sugar. Some people however, have a diagnosis of just hypoglycemia, without the diabetes. That is very different. Your symptoms might relate to either one, or they might not. Some other symptoms of diabetes are increased hunger and thirst. Some people however are diabetic without experiencing any symptoms at all.

I experience drunken like behavior when I am hypoglycemic and having problems with frequent low sugars. Make sure he tests his sugars at least 4 times a day and when he experiences symptoms. Have him eat protein with his carbohydrates so that he does not have abrupt drops in glucose levels. Tell him if he wants to prevent lows to cut out the alcohol. Alcohol can cause or impair someone's ability to realize that they are going low.

there is no doctor in this forum!Perhaps going over to the Diabetes Forum would help!Is there a family history of this?if one is diabetic drinking will certainly aggravate it!

And no I have not been diagnosed with Alcohol Neuropathy. I was searching the internet about symptoms and that is why I am asking.

Recently I have randomly checked her and once it was 198 ( 2 hrs after breakfast) and another day it was 215 ( about an hour after eating a piece of licorice). Her doctors have checked a few different times for diabetes, but they assure me that this is not the problem. I just feel like they aren't seeing the whole picture. Any ideas?

Thank you for coming to this forum in search of answers to your question. We have had numerous questions and postings in regards to diabetes and alcohol. Scroll down through the forum and read all that's been posted ~ I think you'll find what you're looking for regarding the advice your doctor has given you. If not, come back and post again! wishing you the best!

blood alcohol above the legal limit Alcohol is harmful to the body - as is diabetes. Alcohol often causes diabetes (among many other health conditions) and a person with diabetes should not consume alcohol.

This may most likely occurs due to any clots in blood vessels, excessive alcohol use or diabetes. I would suggest evaluating all the possibilities with the help of a doctor first. Further referral to a neurologist will surely help you in getting a more precise opinion here. Hope this information proves help you.

Actually, it looks like you may have overlooked my symptoms, not my question. The fact that I mention alcohol in my post, was not the highlight of my symptoms. I don't believe it to be related, but I was attempting to cover all bases to potentially highlight some key points that may be related to a liver condition or even diabetic symptoms. Just so we don't judge my habits, let me at least provide some details to calm your concerns.

Alcohal has many different effects on diabetics which is why the American Diabetes Association recomends diabetics only drink two drinks a day. If you take insulin for the alcohol it will just lower your blood sugar since alcohol doesn't need insulin for it to be digested. Alcohol malso has the further effect of lowering blood sugar without the extra insulin, so alcohol should only be taken while eating.

Have you been tested for diabetes? Alcohol can really affect your blood sugar levels and many of your symptoms seem consistent with diabetes. If you haven't already been tested, I encourage you to get it checked out. Best of luck!

I have had a alcohol history in past where i abused alcohol daily 1 bottle neat on the rocks continous till 2 years I had urtacria Then i left it and become a moderate drinker 1nc a weak Can i have tingling innfeet genitals hand because of it even after becomkng a moderate drinker I also jave major gas problems daily bloating Please help???

Also, obesity, diabetes and high triglyceride levels can cause fatty liver changes. So, prevention or cure is by avoiding alcohol and treating diabetes, obesity and high triglyceride levels. You can also use herbal medications like LIv 52, it helps in regeneration of the liver. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

Well, my cousin (who will not be named) has type two diabetes. She's gotten into things she really shouldn't have (smoking, alcohal, ect.) and I am worried about her health. Is she going to be alright is these actions continue?

You have a polyneuropathy which could be due to vitamin B12 deficiency,B6 deficiency, alcoholism, diabetes, uremia etc. You need to stop alcohol intake, supplement vitamins, investigate with blood tests if you have diabetes and renal function. MRI spine should also be done to look for any disc herniation causing the tingling, numbness. A detailed neurological examination for sensory, motor systems and autonomic system, the reflexes should all be checked for any associated deficits.

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