On a night out | Type 1 and alcohol | Diabetes UK

Gavin and Jess talk about how they manage their Type 1 diabetes on a night out, from dancing and testing on the go to the drinks that work for them.

[corrinefreudenberg]

As a type 1 I experience horrible inflammation when I drink. When I quit drinking I found life as a type 1 to be much better. My blood sugars would fluctuate but stay pretty in range with light beer. But the after effects were the worst. Joint pain, vomiting, headaches even though I didn’t drink more than three beers. It also made my mental state bad for about a week. I now find to avoid drinking the best option for me.

[lucieni]

I stick to vodka, Coke Zero, water, passion fruit pulp. I get happily pissed yet hydrated and get a lot of vits, iron and fibre from the passion fruit. Never had a hangover yet. Sorry I shouldn’t be advertising this but it keeps me happy of an evening, keeps my BG in range and my gastric shit happy!

[slumdogjay]

Always eat well before and even snack during drinking. Always make sure you at least eat something high in carbs at the end of the night.

[jaclynfernandez]

I was disappointed. I thought I would learn about diabetes and drinking. I struggle with low bgs after drinking beer. I want to know what I can drink that won't put me in the hospital.