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[Norman bruce]

Hi I'm new I have type 2 diabetes and I'm a serious binge drinker! Help

 

[Northerner]

Hi Norman, welcome to the forum 🙂 Have you been diagnosed long, and are you on any medication for your diabetes? Have you told your nurse/doctor about your drink problem?

 

[Norman bruce]

Diagnosed 9 years ago. Yes I'm on metformin, doctor thinks I'm a moderate drinker.

 

[Amigo]

Hi I'm new I have type 2 diabetes and I'm a serious binge drinker! Help

You've made the first and most important step by admitting you drink too much on occasion Norman. Do you simply find it difficult to set yourself limits or are you needing to drink most days?

You know the dangers which is why you chose the title so the next step is to decide whether you're prepared to accept help. It takes courage to admit it's a problem. You'd only say 'help' if you feel unable to stop it yourself. I think you'll know there are hazards attached to Metformin and heavy drinking because you could hypo and it's not an easy mix anyway. I know many people drink moderately on Metformin even though it's suggested they shouldn't mix.

Would you feel able to admit your problem to your GP and be referred for help? It's really the only way to go at the moment. The type of alcohol you're drinking will also be a factor because the high sugar types will be a bigger problem in large amounts.

Wishing you well Norman. Hope you are coping generally with your new diagnosis.

 

[Carolg]

You've made the first and most important step by admitting you drink too much on occasion Norman. Do you simply find it difficult to set yourself limits or are you needing to drink most days?

You know the dangers which is why you chose the title so the next step is to decide whether you're prepared to accept help. It takes courage to admit it's a problem. You'd only say 'help' if you feel unable to stop it yourself. I think you'll know there are hazards attached to Metformin and heavy drinking because you could hypo and it's not an easy mix anyway. I know many people drink moderately on Metformin even though it's suggested they shouldn't mix.

Would you feel able to admit your problem to your GP and be referred for help? It's really the only way to go at the moment. The type of alcohol you're drinking will also be a factor because the high sugar types will be a bigger problem in large amounts.

Wishing you well Norman. Hope you are coping generally with your new diagnosis.

Didn't know that about metformin and drink amigo. I had 1 1/12 glasses of rose last night. Will have to look up instructions . Funnily, chocolate is a thing I have lost the need for, and alcohol I only have occasionally.

 

[Carolg]

Hi Norman

 

[Amigo]

Didn't know that about metformin and drink amigo. I had 1 1/12 glasses of rose last night. Will have to look up instructions . Funnily, chocolate is a thing I have lost the need for, and alcohol I only have occasionally.

When I was initially prescribed metformin Carol, I checked on interactions and was made aware of the possibility of lactic acidosis as a consequences of excessive alcohol and metformin. In honesty, I know many many people who enjoy a social drink whilst taking metformin and they suffer no ill effects. The problem is that Norman said he 'binge drinks' which suggests a very high intake.

I wouldn't want to be putting you off a couple of glasses of wine or a bar of choccie.

 

[Carolg]

Thanks amigo- I was thinking you meant even a wee drop alcohol. I can't drink too much anyway very often, as I either fall asleep or often just can't be bothered. Chocolate- didn't try not to have, just mostly don't now. Did buy dark stuff and even the birds wouldn't eat it. Yuk.