Drinking Alcohol May Cause Problems for Diabetics
Posted April 19th, 2007RevolutionHealth.com includes an article from the Cleveland Clinic, which offers these facts about diabetes and drinking alcohol:
- Excess alcohol can decrease blood glucose level.
- Beer and sweet wine contain carbohydrates and may raise blood sugar.
- Alcohol stimulates appetite, which can cause overeating and may affect blood glucose control.
- Alcohol can interfere with the positive effects of oral diabetes medications or insulin.
- Alcohol can cause flushing, nausea, increased heart rate, and slurred speech.
- Alcohol may have an adverse effect on people with high triglyceride levels.
- Alcohol may increase blood pressure.
For the entire article, go online to: http://www.revolutionhealth.com/conditions/diabetes/diet-nutrition/alcohol/