Managing Type 2 Diabetes for People that are dependent on alcohol
We understand it can be difficult to prioritise Type 2 diabetes when you are dependent on alcohol. Alcohol and the soft drinks that it is often mixed with can be high in sugar and this can cause Type 2 Diabetes to become poorly controlled.
This leaflet is designed to provide some basic tips to help you manage your Type 2 diabetes if you are dependent on alcohol.
The key is not having too much sugar at any one time
The higher the alcohol percentage usually the lower the sugar content, but this causes more liver damage in high quantities. The lower the alcohol percentage usually the higher the sugar content is which can make blood glucose (sugar) control poor. Neither is ideal for overall health.
Turn overleaf for drinks options that can help you manage your diabetes and what can make it worse
We understand it can be difficult to prioritise Type 2 diabetes when you are dependent on alcohol. Alcohol and the soft drinks that it is often mixed with can be high in sugar and this can cause Type 2 Diabetes to become poorly controlled.
This leaflet is designed to provide some basic tips to help you manage your Type 2 diabetes if you are dependent on alcohol.
The key is not having too much sugar at any one time
The higher the alcohol percentage usually the lower the sugar content, but this causes more liver damage in high quantities. The lower the alcohol percentage usually the higher the sugar content is which can make blood glucose (sugar) control poor. Neither is ideal for overall health.
Turn overleaf for drinks options that can help you manage your diabetes and what can make it worse
Dr Amy-Kate Hurrell
Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Long Term Health Conditions and Primary Care (Tower Hamlets - Network 2)
Spitalfields Practice
20 Old Montague Street
London
E1 5PB
Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Long Term Health Conditions and Primary Care (Tower Hamlets - Network 2)
Spitalfields Practice
20 Old Montague Street
London
E1 5PB