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Hi all,

My dad has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last few months. He is a big drinker of scotch and cola.

His bsl has been relatively good (he drinks most nights, particularly since we've been on holidays). He exercises everyday (30-60 min walk) and has a great diet especially since taking the glycemic index into consideration.

The only thing is, when he doesn't drink but still exercises and eats appropriately, his bsl is always higher. Like, instead of 5 it will be 8mmol.

I know this is still very acceptable but is there an explanation for this because its not sending him a very good message. I certainly don't want him to be drinking more than he already does.

Thanks for any advice. He's not the type to seek advice himself. :rolleyes:

Rebecca

 

When blood glucose levels start to drop, gluconeogenesis (in the liver) is one of the strategies the body uses to replenish blood glucose levels.

When taking alcohol, the liver is too busy taking care of the alcohol (as its a toxin the liver wants to get rid of) to get to the gluconeogenesis, so blood glucose levels can drop.

The risk of a hypoglycaemic attack increases if taking alcohol.

Tell him that alcohol interfers with the normal homeostatic mechanisms that maintain blood glucose levels.

 

Thankyou