Avoid drinking alcohol when your blood sugar is low or when your insulin activity is peaking. Do not drink alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach. Always carry a quick-acting carbohydrate food or glucose tablets. Be aware that alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar for up to 12 hours, depending upon the amount of alcohol, medication, food intake, and physical activity.
Some alcoholic beverages contain sugar in addition to the alcohol.
Higher blood sugar may temporarily result when these drinks are consumed, but your risk of low blood sugar later still exists. As with the other alcoholic beverages, these are best taken in combination with a mixed meal or snack, despite their sugar content. Use the back button on your browser to return to the previous page. Not all exercises or diets are suitable for everyone. Before you begin this program, you should have permission from your doctor to participate in vigorous exercise and change of diet.