Health Tips: The number of diabetes patients in India is increasing day by day, not only in old age but the risk of diabetes is also increasing rapidly among youngsters. One reason for this is wrong eating habits and lifestyle, due to which people become victims of diabetes at an early age. But most people think that diabetes is caused by eating sweets.
Let us tell you that alcohol can also increase the risk of diabetes and for those who are already diabetic, this alcohol can be fatal. So let us tell you today how this alcohol (connection between alcohol and diabetes) affects your blood sugar level.
The connection between alcohol and diabetes
Experts believe that there is a deep connection between alcohol and type-2 diabetes, which has a bad effect on your body and can increase weight along with increasing blood sugar level. Let us tell you today about the harm caused by alcohol to diabetes patients-
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition when the blood sugar level in the body decreases, especially when you drink alcohol on an empty stomach or consume alcohol immediately after taking diabetes medicine, this causes the blood sugar level to decrease rapidly.
Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia is a condition in which the amount of blood sugar level increases. When alcohol is consumed with carbohydrate drinks such as cold drinks, energy drinks or juice, it can increase the blood sugar level and lead to hyperglycemia.
Increase insulin sensitivity
Yes, insulin sensitivity can increase in people who consume alcohol and this can have many serious effects on diabetes patients.
gain weight
It is very important for diabetes patients to control their weight, otherwise the condition of diabetes becomes more serious. In such a situation, alcohol also contains high calories, which can help in increasing weight. Especially when alcohol is consumed with an energy drink or carbohydrate drink and fried snacks are taken with it.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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