Effect Of Alcohol On Diabetic

Are you addicted to alcohol and have diabetes too? Then check with your doctors, drinking alcohol if you are diabetic can lead to serious health problems. According to various studies done to see the effects of alcohol on a person suffering from diabetes, it has been found that one shot of alcohol provides almost twice the amount of calorie per gram as proteins or carbohydrates. The reason for this calorie spike is that alcohol is processed in the body very similarly to the way fat is processed. Therefore, people who are addicted to alcohol and also have diabetes should be more cautious. This is because drinking alcohol can cause your blood sugar level to rise significantly.

If taken a note of the calorie content in few alcoholic beverages then you will be surprised to know that one glass of alcohol can give you 120 calorie. Pure alcohol contains 7 calorie per gram and 95.9 calorie per 13.7oz serving. A shot of beer can give you 6-15 calories while red wine can give you 31 calories. So, do pay attention on your calorie intake before planning for a drink next time. Here we bring you few effects of alcohol on a person suffering from diabetes.

Effect of Alcohol on Diabetes:

• Insulin is a drug that is generally given to people suffering from diabetes. Alcohol can interfere with the positive effects of insulin.
• Alcohol may increase triglyceride level in your blood. Triglycerides are fat laden cells that are also known as ugly fat cells by doctors. High triglyceride levels in the blood tends to co-exist with low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, contributing to a serious condition called diabetes dyslipidemia.
• Alcohol stimulates your appetite, which can force you to overeat. Controlled diet plan is a must for people with diabetes. Overeating can cause your blood sugar level to rise significantly.
• Alcohol can cause nausea and increased heart rate.
• Alcohol can also increase your blood pressure. Studies have found that heath risks for people having high blood pressure along diabetes is twice then those who doesn't have diabetes.

So, if you are addicted to alcohol and find it tough to control your addiction then here is a tip for you. Talk to your doctor and take a note that how much amount of drink you can have in day. A suggestion from our side, Quit alcohol and live healthy!