You may try low carb eating, which is very helpful for blood sugar management. Type 1 grit is a group with great support and information on low carb eating for diabetes management. Look also into Dr. Richard Bernstein's Diabetes SOlutions book and Diabetes University (Utube), which has great and useful series of lectures on managing blood sugars.
A CGM (continuous glucose monitoring device) can also be very useful, though frequent finger prick testing is also ok.
Hi Dalki,
Yes, in time your doctor will likely know for sure which type of diabetes you have. In addition to Type 1 and Type 2, there seems to be a type 1.5 ... tho' there's some thought that 1.5s are just in the early stages of Type 1. We DMers (folks with diabetes mellitis) and our docs often call that a honeymoon phase.
I hope you're feeling better now that your bloodsugar has begun to come down. Things may remain volatile for a while, so try to be patient with yourself.
I used the name guzzler because that is essentially what I did for past 6 years. No, I am not at all proud to be an alcoholic. It sucks. In fact, I've only recently came to the realization that I am. Before, it was like a novelty to me. Just having fun, beer can't really hurt you type of mentality.
I have been making concerted efforts to cut back over the last 2 and 1/2 months. So far 6 days has been the longest. I am currently on day 4.
I am a volunteer and not a doctor so I am unable to give you medical advice, but we all have experience dealing with type 1 diabetes. My son is 28 and was diagnosed at 8.
Your honesty is wonderful and the fact that you are asking shows that you are concerned about your own health. Having said that, my concern is for anyone drinking at any age (even a few times)who is missing the buzz from drinking.
Your friends do have a right to be concerned about drinking with type one.
I also noted the JAMA reminder/caution that food does not cause Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. This study and others looked at the impact of specific foods/timing of introduction in at-risk children.
Please know that Type 2 is a completely different disease than Type 1. Type 1 is autoimmune, and researchers are striving to find out what triggers (or doesn't) trigger the disease. Type 2 has completely different origins.
I know I am insulin dependent because I cannot take my pump off except for the rare few minutes or so without my sugar sky rocketing. Now would u still call this Type 2 Diabetes or Type 1? Hearing the words Juvenile Diabetes associated with Type 1 throws me off obviously because I was not diagnosed as a juvenile. But also the words Insulin Dependent are associated with the Type 1. So I DO fit into that category.
I have type 1 diabetes, and have had this challenging disease for 30 years. I am believing that I may be having the first signs of some nerve damage and am wondering what doctors/specialists I sure see. Right now I have a family practioner, and have had this same doctor for years....any suggestions on where to go next? I have excellent insurance (not always the case) and want to take care of this before the situation gets worse? Help.
hello guys this site is very useful to me beacause im a type 1 diabetes 20years old and have been a type 1 since april 2007.
now my question is, what if i drink first a vodka and later a beer or vise versa first beer then vodka to the feeling that im drank?
or if i drink this and put my finger inside my mouth to throw in the bowl any effects?? thanks..
I hope you have looked at the past thread. The problem I have with someone with type 1 and drinking alcohol is that your bs will rise and then can drop to a very low level causing a reaction that, because of impaired thinking, you might not recognize in time to correct the situation. Your friends in college might think you just went to sleep when it might be much more serious.
In response to your question several things come to mind. I believe that everyone with Type 1 diabetes needs to be totally aware of what is happening with their blood sugar all the time. Alcohol can inhibit this ability for one thing. Also, the symptoms of too much alcohol and hypoglycemia can be similar and you do not want anyone to confuse a low blood sugar for being drunk as they might not give you the proper treatment.
When your blood sugar level starts to drop, your liver steps in.
I smoke basically all the time (even in school) and i have type 1 diabetes. It's affected my motivation for school and my grades have fallen slightly but all in all its not changed my life. Ive been diabetic for 13 years (since i was 3) and i still went out and got absolutely steaming.
For a while i was the one who was always sick, always a state and it was great. It didnt affect my diabetes. So then i discovered weed which i liked better, could control easier and had more fun with.
Alcohol contains calories but no nutrients. Adults with type 1 diabetes do not necessarily have to rule out drinking alcohol, but they should talk with their doctor or nutritionist about how it fits into their meal plan, and about alcohol's effects on the body. For example, if a person drinks alcohol on an empty stomach, it can make his or her blood glucose level fall too low.
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.
Hi Tammy, are you sure it is Type 1 and not Type 2 diabetes? Usually Type 1 is found earlier in life......
Drinking alcohol can deffinetly make sleep apnea and snoring worse because it causes the muscles to relax and make obstruction easier. Smoking also increases snoring and/or sleep apnea because it irritates and causes inflammation of the nasal and oral (pharyngeal) tissues. Usually sleep docs recommend no alcohol 4 hours before bed time.
I would deffinetly recommend a sleep study ASAP.
This is a complication of both type 1 and 2 diabetes. It is damage to the nerves. It also can result in sexual disfunction for the same reason.
I would highly encourage him to speak to his physician about your concerns. I hope he is monitoring his blood sugars and taking his pills on a regular basis. Control is so very important with diabetes.
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