The Best Alcohol For Diabetes. I Finally Found It.
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- I tried most popular alcoholic drinks to see how they impact my blood sugar. If you live with diabetes and would like to know what drink to have and/or if it's even OK to drink alcohol as a diabetic this might be an interesting video for you to watch. It will help you decide what alcoholic drink to order and what else to do next time you find yourself in a bar.
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This video was really challenging to make for me. As I was testing these alcoholic beverages, I was constantly asking myself if I'm doing the right thing...
Although I drunk a lot of alcohol when I was younger, a couple years ago I almost practically eliminated alcohol from my life.
I felt during this experiment I went back to drinking more than my body can handle in the long term.
So I'm really looking forward to getting back to normal which in my case is drinking less and only on very special occasions (if at all).
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Tom, Top note again! Red & White wine is my call everytime & biodynamic if possible. It does keep me sane at the end of a full day & I make sure it does not become a prop!! I just cannot deal with beer at all ,far too much carbs!!
I haven’t had alcohol in eight / ten years. I just stopped one day, after my son was born in 1982 I stopped completely for about five years then I would have a glass or two of wine and a beer with tacos or pizza. Then I found out I was serious diabetic, my blood sugar rollercoasters real lows (45) then up to 400, my body feels comfortable around 200/250 I wear the sensor and watch what I eat, I have lost 35 pounds, but the rollercoaster still runs, I wake up to 400’s or dropping to 40’s 50’s or what ever I was in the hospital lately and they call codes on me about six times, I coded myself at home at least four times in a month!
please include cannabis in your video. some doctor says it can lower blood sugar. please please thank you .
Thanks my friend!@@user-ng9eo1yu8x
Sorry to hear that my friend. Is there something I can do to help?@@marcusbutzin8368
As a prediabetic, I found it easier to stop drinking alcohol altogether. After 2 years of no alcohol I managed to keep my levels at or below 100.
Berberine
Your right, It looks to me it kills off your beta cells and makes you even more insulin resistant
@@snowbird6855 I stopped drinking went on the keto diet and now my a1c is at 5.2 after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes!! I always work out and am 70 years old and feel much better.
@@dbcooper692
Excellent! I'm not on keto or carnivore, I would say I eat Mediterranean style. I have no health issues and I'm not on any drugs and I'm 67. I hike everyday, had no shots and haven't had covid. Never had flu either and no flu shots. My serum D level is high.
@@snowbird6855 Keep up the good work!! Wow, you are 67, just a baby!!!
Being a type 1 diabetic for over 30 years ,I agree with you 100% . I have had the same results from different alcoholic drinks . Rye whiskey and Diet Pepsi here . Thanks so much👍👍🐟🐟
Thank you for sharing and confirming I'm not the only one seeing these results:)
Sugar is a deadly poison for the human race and it's time we stopped subsidizing sugar growers and tax the hell out of them. Just like tobacco.
The fact that he is Czech adds a huge amount of integrity to this "application study" as they truly are the biggest beer drinkers in the world, by far--look it up. . I too am from Czech heritage with slight pre-diabetes, a bit older than he is, and always looking for some drinking habits that won't escalate my chances of developing Type 2. This is a great video! Keep up the great work!
This is your latest video so i wanted to thank you. I got my blood test today and my a1c is 5.5. Which means im no longer considered diabetic type 2 according to my doctor. Your channel has helped me out immensely so thank you so incredibly much
I'm type 1. I drink red wine most nights, and not just one glass. I never EVER, EVER, EVER touch beer. If I do that, I know I'll be chasing highs and lows all night. Helpful video. It is refreshing to see you being honest... I like to watch your sugar pixel during your videos...:)
Thank you so much! I do appreciate your kind feedback! Wine is fine!
I experiment just like this guy. I have pre-type 2.
I found that mixing Diet Ginger ale with regular ginger ale(ginger ale has less sugar than most drinks) and bourbon makes a really great drink.
Would you mind sharing the name of the wine you drink?
Is it dry? Looking for better options when having girls night. Thanks in advance!
Which wine do you drink? My fave spiked me badly. (Liberty creek Merlot)
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@melaniestout2929 Any normal DRY 12-15% alcolohol red works for me. I buy in the 10-30 dollar range. I tend towards Pinot Noir, and Cabernets. Regular white wines occassionally spike my blood sugar, but not too often. I stay away from mojitos and chardonnay... anything bubbly is going to be rough. Each person is different, I think. I drink at home with a Sugar Pixel in my face. Be careful out on the town.
Thank you for your time and investigation into this subject. You are a great source of information which cannot be readily found anywhere else.
I just discovered your channel and it has changed my life. I developed diabetes while fighting breast cancer and didn’t know anything about it. My sugars have run so high! Until now. I’m now using a cgm and I learned from you tips to better manage my sugar. It’s blowing my mind how much better it all is now! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!
hi! i love your channel. my son is type 1, two years now. he is eighteen. everything you say, is gold for me. since you have so much experience. he introduced me to you, and we both think you are great! thank you!
Brilliant! the world needs more people like you. The world has two types of people those that listen what they are told and those that find out for themselves. Bravo!
Thank you so much for this vlog! I've been wondering about this.
I found your channel today and have already learned so much!
I clicked on this video with the idea to ask you where you came from, and magically, you said that almost immediately. I speak different languages, and I was having difficulty placing your accent. Czechia is very beautiful.
Thank you, I really appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Thank you so much! You are answering so many of my questions! I improved my health with your help.
This is a great video, very informative thank you. I don't drink anymore, I stopped 10 years ago and I don't miss it so much. I have friends and family who drink, some of them have type 2 diabetes including myself, I think this video will help them a lot. Thanks again 👍
Denial, defiance, and depression are all powerful things, and I think we all go through them at one time or another when we live with diabetes. I've lived with the disease for almost 50 years, and can say that my behavior in college verged on suicidal...drinking and doing drugs were dangerous behaviors, and I'm lucky to have survived without complications. Like you, learning the effects of drinking took me time and testing, which was much easier since CGMs became available (they were not when I was in college).
Thank you for all of your experimentation with foods and drinks and how they impact Type 1 diabetics! I appreciate all that you do to help us be happier and healthier!
Norway stores has LITE Ciders and Beers for diabetics. Taste is almost the same and it has about 2 carbs/100ml. WE NEED THIS EVERYWHERE!
I believe Michelob Ultra in the states is like this. There are a couple beers that are pitched as being "healthier" and "Ultra low carb" - so not for diabetics specifically, but same thing. :) They taste pretty awful though...
Fantastic video! I came to these conclusions after giving up beer a few years back, and moving almost exclusively to Vodka, lime juice and soda and red wine (Shiraz) and saw an almost instant improvement in HBa1c and general glucose levels. Your testing methodology is admirable and I hope you get many more followers, I have referred a few diabetic friends to your channel. Keep up the great work!
Great video. When I developed type 1 the first doctor asked what do I drink on weekends and I said vodka/coke. He said you'd have to give that up. I was devastated then he continued, you need to switch to vodka/diet coke. Most times my blood sugar stays flat on a night out with that combo but sometimes it rockets. No rhyme nor reason why it reacts off the charts once in a while. It mostly stays flat with spirits. This video is great. Keep them coming. Thanks!
Thank you for making the science bit so easy to understand. I'm a cider drinker and i'm so glad there are now many zero sugar options available. also will have to get some stevia sweetners. i wish i had them on my recent trip to Cuba
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you VERY much for putting this video together! I've been pre-diabetic for years and was diagnosed as type II last fall with an A1C of 8.7. after several months of medication and no beer (I miss it!), my A1C is in the low 6s and continuing to go down.
I've been so frustrated though because the doctors have no idea what I can drink when it comes to alcohol, saying abstinence is best which sounds like a cop-out.
Thank you again for your time, information and effort!
Thankyou for the informative message ❤
love the delivery
Thank you so much for this film. It was very interesting and informative. I have type 2 and struggle to stop drinking! My wife gets SO angry with me, so I’ll show her your film.
Howdy Tom!👋🤓
Your title did get my attention! 😁
When I was in my twenties and early thirties, I drank mostly rum and Cokes and wine coolers ( mostly when I went clubbing). Then diabetes hit me like a ton of bricks....I was 32 at the time. I remained in denial for a few years after, and screwed up my body even more...😮. I'm now sixty years old and finally decided to change my diet to the Nutritarian way of eating. I've struggled with this disease for most of my life due to eating the worst diet....the American fast food and highly processed foods...🙁
I'm now on the slow road to reduce the pharmacy of drugs I'm on, nearly lost my eyesight ( was saved from that, due to my Retinologists' intervention), and having to retrain my taste buds to love natural foods.
I truly hope no one has to go through my experience...I've lost out on so much in my life. It's like starting all over again....enjoyed your content! "Cheers" 🍸🍷🍹☕🍵 😂🤗
Great video & content, thanks a lot.
Thanks for your very informative and helpful video presentation. I have learned a great deal and will, going forward, exercise caution in my choice of drink.
Thank you this has been a great help, I have been stressing, will be signing up. 😄
Great video Tom thankyou. Diabetes can be so frustrating and confusing, my partner has type 1, i really feel for anyone living with diabetes. We are grateful for your content Tom it is very helpful. Look after yourself ✌️👍💚
Thanks for sharing this .Must have been scary but some good has come from it we are now wiser 😂
No alcohol is good for Diabetics, I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 64 years, was 12 in 1960. I quit drinking one ONLY a drink at night, for 5 months now and love it. It is such a great feeling. Alcohol is dangerous for **anyone** more than 1 drink a WEEK. The liver rejects it, the kidneys need to eliminate it. Not good. I am now ONLY drink liquid THC, 10mg, daily, allot safer, it stopped all swelling in the feet. No ALCOHOL is my suggestion. I am using the old methods, no machines, no patches, only finger prick and insulin injection ….. my A1C is 6.1,2 or 3. Always. You loose weight without alcohol too. Kidneys love it. My opinion. When I started, you boiled a glass syringe in a pan with a stainless needle. You would sharpen the needle on a knife honing stone every 10 days and got a new every month. I am a master of Diabetes by experience. Otherwise I enjoy this site, it is helpful. My favorite so far was the testing of the diabetic watches. That was a great show.
Oh which one was that?
al l three were not accurate the old fashion way is the best. He did a great test.
I doubt the swelling in the feet was due to the alcohol unless you aren't drinking enough water as swelling feet is the body trying to retain water. ✔️ I doubt the thc is the solution as it isn't hydrating you. ;)
ALCOHOL KILLS
very useful info doctor !!!
I visited Praha twice and love Czech people and country. I spent hours on Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral.
Bless u 4 sharing. So appreciated
I have a type 1 daughter 5 years old. That's why I follow your content, hopefully she steers clear of alcohol. So many of us have been programmed that we need to poison ourselves for dopamine hits and social acceptance.
Thank you for your sharing mate..
As of 5:46 I appreciate your honesty. Thank you. I drink dry red wine almost 100% of the time in 30 years.
Great video. Really honest and very useful for all type 1s. Thanks.
And for type 2 also
Such a nice Video, as always! Had exactly the same experiences with alcohol the first time when I had to learn to live with Type 1, woke up in Hospital ketoacidotic one time, also woke up super low and sick another night. And I agree with You, dry wine is my choice nowadays if I want to have a drink, and if i go in a Bar or to a party, my favorite drink is the same as yours: Whiskey Coke Zero on ice. I like your Videos so much, and think they help so many people living a healthier and more uncomplicated Life. Thank you so much for everything!
I love what you do in your videos. I do not have diabetes, but I still think it's important to know about these things, even if it's just to understand what diabetics must consider. I have reactive hypoglycemia without diabetes (since I was a child, though it has gotten worse at times in the past few years, including two episodes of hypoglycemic shock), so in that sense, your videos are very useful to me. Thank you so much!
Respect the honesty
WoW Very informative video, Good Job 👍
Thank you for this useful information. It has been difficult to find reliable information free of moral judgment.
I am hugely impressed by your self sacrifice and dedication in the pursuit to this important project.
My favorite drink is a top shelf white tequila. I place it over ice and squeeze a lime in it. Perfect drink
Fantastic info.
Thanks again for the excellent content Tom. Been there and done that with getting too drunk. Happened on my stag night, my friends spiked ny drinks with extra shots. Got home being sick and spent most if the week before my wedding in hospital. The wedding nearly didnt happen. A little bit of everything in moderation is the way to go. My favourite tipple is whiskey and diet coke like yours. Love it. And by the way she did marry me and we are still together 26 years later and happy. Keep well everyone.
If you're type 1 and want to drink the best choice, I've found, is light beer. For me the amount of carbs typically balanced the shutting off the glucose production of your liver as it works to take care of the liquor. I used to drink quite heavily in college and when i kept it to light beer my bloodsugars held just about steady and didn't drop too much during the night either. Might have helped that those were not sitting parties either, but dancing, walking around the area, etc. Mixed drinks with non-sugar soda (rum and diet, vodka and diet etc) could be tricky as my bloodsugar would drop too much later on.
But I'm with you on that looking back...not sure if I would drink quite as much as I did. Andrew Huberman's podcast on alcohol changed my life. I never knew how much alcohol messes up your body, and just as importantly, your BRAIN. I am an academic, and I can't help but wonder how much better I would be, how much stronger my memory would be, if I'd drank less (I did not really ever get blackout drunk, but did have a night or two a week that were really fun). It also just DECIMATES your gut and now I am spending a lot of time trying to fix those issues.
Our culture pushes alcohol so hard - every fun activity, even sports, is linked with drinking. I used to play ultimate frisbee, so even moreso there actually. But it is a LIE. You can totally have fun with out alcohol, and its unnecessary in most cases. When I first started cutting back this year I felt a little sad and like I would never enjoy things the way I did previously with a drink in hand, and people would not want to hang out with me anymore if we weren't drinking together. But over a few months of cutting back from 5-6 drinks a week to 2, to 1, to only on occasion, I've found I'm missing it less and less. I don't think there is anything wrong with people who choose the path to have a drink more than I do, but I just don't feel like I'm missing out any more and its stopped being at all difficult to sip on a water or something else with them instead of having a drink in hand. No one cares, neither do I, and my social life is proceeding as it was previously, but now I am healthier (and don't lose any time to hangovers either!). I am also encouraged by the increase in numbers of mocktails being served at many restaurants, so you can have a treat without the literal poison (albeit low-grade) in it. The prevalence of those also suggests that many others are choosing this path as well. So if you're thinking about it, I say go for it - give it a few months, allow yourself an occasional drink on special occasions, but overall pull back and just see how you feel - it will probably surprise you as it did me :)
Thank you so much for the info....it is so helpful...
Thanks so much for the info
Very accurate analysis.
alcohol lowers gluconeogenesis. for people who do not inject insulin it can be helpful in moderation before going to bed.
I have been in the exact same situations. Thank you for your videos they are very informative.
Thanks for the info 👍
Really good info... thanks for sharing. I'm a type 2 and have found that beer and spirits have little to no effect on my glucose level. I'm also not in the camp that says any alcohol is bad for you. Studies have shown that alcohol in moderation is actually beneficial.
Enjoyed watching.
Fantastic info
Great video! Now subscribed. As a type 1 for 62 years (I’m 65) and on a pump for 8 years and now updating to a CGM - this was very informative. I ALWAYS stay away from any sweet drinks and never use the artificial sweeteners. My go to alcoholic drink is Coke Zero & whiskey. A beer from time to time and wine on occasion. Gin & Tonic was my choice in my “younger” stupid bar days. I had no idea Tonic had a lot of sugar in it. I now sometimes have Gin & DIET Tonic! All the best to those with Type 1. I always say I have this so I take better care of my health than those that are not diabetic. 😊
Does coke zero not have artificial sweetner?
@@me-xz2xn - good point & Im sure some products do - depends on what type of artificial sweetener. I use to get headaches & mood swings from those "Sweet-N-Low" pink packets. Equal is another I stopped using. The diet drinks are moderate consumption & not every day.
Just wanted to thank you for your videos. I’ve been pre diabetic for years and sometimes I get diabetes fatigue. Your videos add a “ we all only human” quality which really helps. A lot of professional courses just follow the everything is off the list line which doesn’t help me live with it and I truly think it’s an unrealistic goal.
Just wanted to add that Schweppes are the only company I can find that makes a tonic water that’s sugar free, but I can’t alway get it in public places, so you soda water is a game changer!
Lime is great in soda water too.
My go to drink is Gin with diet tonic water in a tall glass, usually add a peel of lemon.. No glucose spike as judged by the Dexcon continuous monitor. Here in the states there is a Margarita Light (Safeway) which has a minimal impact.
Very interesting video really enjoyed it !! :)
Thank you!
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you.
This is good advice for us that are not diabetics as well.
Very interesting about beer vs hard drinks.
Thank you for sharing.
Very useful info
Very well done and logical presentation. My favorite drink is single malt scotch over ice, with only 2-3 ounces of scotch. One drink per day, at the end of the day with my wife of 57 years, sitting on our patio. I'm a 45 year type 1, and all my lab numbers are "incredibly good" according to my PCP and Endocrinologist. I love your show!
Jamiesons fresh lime and soda is my preferred blood sugar friendly cocktail. Simple and perfect!
Try the 'Powers' brand of Irish Whiskey....far superior. And not too pricey
Great job.
I have enjoyed Vodka & Sprite Zero. The outcome has little influence on my blood sugars. Moderation is the key.
Thank you for helping me.
I think this man has a very pleasant presentation demeanour
Thanks for keeping it real! Great video.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this video! 🙌 Finding alcohol that fits within the diabetes management plan has always felt like a puzzle. Your research and explanation have made things much more straightforward and less daunting. It's great to see content that addresses these niche but essential aspects of living with diabetes. Your positive energy and helpful advice can really make anyone's day better. Keep the great tips coming!
Thank you for your dedicated sacrifice for furthering general knowledge.
I will be performing a similar experiment on my upcoming cruise. (No, I did not get the drinks package, I'm sure that would kill me.)
I prefer a pickle-back, a shot of whiskey & a shot of pickle juice (zero carbs), granted, high sodium. However, there are many benefits to pickle juice, as well. I’ve read it helps your glucose levels and also used for muscle cramps and is very hydrating. I drink pickle juice just because I love the taste of it.
Four days ago I just found out I was diagnosed diabetes and don’t know where to start. with a 386 two days ago I was 587 I just checked my self right now I’m at 354 I don’t have no one that has it diabetic so I’ve been watching your videos the past days
Excellent video
Consider Allulose as a sugar substitute. It is pure, measures similar to sugar, and tastes closer to sugar than any sweetener I’ve tried. 😎
I love your vlogs ❤️
Thanks I learned a lot.
I appreciated your testing and advice. I watch my sugar intake but the Mojito looks good.
I love your show, you are very educated, and I learned a lot from listening to you and your experience, i have more confidence in you than my doctor because you are leaving Prof
Such a great video and answered a lot of questions about what different alcohol drinks do to my blood sugar. Thank you for being the Guinea pig
I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about three years ago. I was drinking a lot of beer up til then, but after meeting with a nutritionist, I learned more about the importance of carbs. I have to be honest, I still drank a LOT of alcohol. But I switched to vodka soda (no sugar). I also paid attention to my food diet, but I still drank like a fish! Turns out, despite my bad habit of drinking, I got my A1c down to about 5!
Great Job!!! as a diabetic I have experienced basically the same exact things you have. I make sure that I check my blood sugar levels all the time. But I definitely will have a couple shots of tequila or whiskey Gin. And maybe a couple really low-carb beers
grat video... i always wondered why my blood sugar never went up when I drink whiskey on ice... and sometimes go low during the night.... makes sense after seeing this video... new subscriber here...
I'm keeping diabetes at bay by keep the calories down ( vodka and diet lemonade,and bud light on occasion) works for me
You're lucky not to be a type 1 like the video creator and myself. There's no keeping diabetes at bay...
@@chrismahoney5692 I got diagnosed about 8/9 years ago haven't had any medication just lost a load of weight ( about 4.5 stone)
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Our son is type 1 and the endocrinologists said he should absolutely eat fresh fruits. BUT to be careful with the fruits as they do affect the BG differently. Berries are a big staple in our house but we measure with a scale to get a more accurate carb count and bolus a little more accurately.
Thank you very very much. I do not have blood sugar issues, and I do not want them. Americans all around me are destroying their health with bad diets and no acceptance of their responsibility for self care. You sir are one of the great content providers of the world. You share from the heart, to change a life you will never know. Godspeed!
I bet you’re not as healthy as you think you are.
I am Type 2 and wear a CGM. I have noticed that most wines (including sweeter dry wines like Riesling) don't impact my blood sugar. Straight hard liquors like whiskey similarly don't cause a glucose rise. My favorite mixed drinks that don't impact my blood sugar are bloody mary, traditional gin martinis, and rum & diet coke. My wife and I have even gone on a couple of cruises where I was able to drink basically as much as I wanted so long as I stayed hydrated and ate properly.
Awesome thanks ✅
I am type 2 and a performer. My favorite drink is Jim Beam and diet coke. My Dr. told me to carb up before I drink to avoid complications. It has worked for me as long as I watch my limit. I also take milk thistle to prevent any liver damage. Which has worked well also.
Your doctor, knowing you have type 2 diabetes recommends you eat carbs and drink alcohol?
Was your doctor born a duck?
Quack quack
Works for me...
I have been Type 1 since 1996. I have been professionally brewing beer since 2009. There are many beers that have zero g of carbs. They also have calories from the alchol, but don't spike blood sugar. Beers like true Belgian saisons or wild fermented beers that are fermented dry. Same with traditional cider that is wild fermented also zero g of carbs. Drinking any alchol in heavy amounts will crash your blood sugar. Always in moderation and always with food. There is a reason late night kebab shops are busy for none diabetics! Also a reason why everyone feels better after a breakfast and glass of orange juice come morning 😂😂 Stay healthy and keep social as sitting worrying your life away is also not healthy for the head. Slanj A Va! ✌😎
These are great insights. Thank you so much for sharing! We should talk about creating a No Spike Brew for the Type One Talks crew:) Haha. Just kidding.
Thank you very much! Knowing what you've detailed is very useful for my health in general, especially the drop hours later, but also about carbs/sweet drinks.
I'm not diabetic, but don't want to spike my glucose as it is associated with a host of long term negative effects. I also enjoy alcohol, but manage my tolerance by only sipping half an ounce of spirits each hour or so in the evenings. I'm glad this habit I've grown into as I'm getting older is, at least, less harmful (than what I used to do)!
39 years T1 and other than a couple fingers of Glenfiddich - neat - my favorite drink is a Cuba Flaca - dark rum and Diet Coke. Works every time. Sailor Jerry's is my favorite.
OMG, I found my drink twin! 🤩 Whiskey and diet coke has always been my alcoholic drink of choice!
As a drinker with diabetes I agree with his evidence. Stay safe
Very good and very accurate account. Dark rum is known to bring blood glucose down quickly. I turn off my pump on a good night of drinking especially when I go to bed afterwards. Set your alarm on 200 and then turn the pump on if you ever get that high before you wake up or set-up temporary basal with a higher than normal range to avoid pumping when trending low. Can't say for anyone but works for me. Water is your best friend. Add some celtic salt to it, that is your electrolyte. Prepare your water before you get drunk lol. I SWORE NEVER TO USE CARBS TO CORRECT so I need to be extra careful (dirty carnivore here). I rely on my liver to correct my lows lol. I use milk thistle before drinking, dont know if it helps or not but, so far so good . T1D for 32 years.