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Hi my name is kerry i have type 1 diabetes , diagnosed january this year x

Hi @kerryhallhaynes and welcome to the forum - Type 1 diabetics can absolutely drink alcohol (Just had a beer myself after sporting exploits this afternoon!) - there are some factors to consider though - consider the amount of carbs in the drink you are drinking (Cocktails usually have a high sugar content) and if you like a spirit with a mixer, choose a diet one - wine is generally ok unless it is a sweet dessert wine which is not advisable - I tend not to administer any Quick Acting Insulin for drinks but some people do depending on its effects on their blood glucose - it will rise initially but after that you are at risk of hypos
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A small snack (without Quick Acting Insulin) before bed is a good idea to stop any overnight lows

But everyone is different so there is no right or wrong answer - just stay safe 🙂
 
When I was first diagnosed, my Diabetes nurse told me that for every unit of alcohol you drink, your liver doesn’t trickle out the usual glucose for an hour (which keeps the brain and other organs ticking over in the absence of you eating) while it breaks down the alcohol . So I either have a few carbs with my drink, or make sure i’ve reduced my insulin. I find a couple of glasses of red wine at dinner will also get rid of my blood glucose's tendency to rise from about 4am, so I can wake up with a lower reading than usual.

I think that’s a long winded way of saying, yes, and enjoy it, but make sure you know what effect the alcohol is going to have!
 
Definitely @kerryhallhaynes
I have just had a lovely meal out with G&T and wine to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary.
We just need to keep a watch on things
 
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