Drugs, booze and sex; The Effects

Drugs, Booze and Sex - what effect does it have on your diabetes?
Drugs, Booze and sex can effect anyone even if there don't have diabetes, however if your diabetic the effect can be more dramatic which is the reason why you should read this vital information on how your diabetes can be effected.

Drugs

Illegal Drugs don't have any dramatic effect on your diabetes, however they do on your body - so why take them?
If you need any information regarding drugs, such as the risks or advice try:

TalkToFrank.com
DrugsCope.org.uk
Jonnylonglife.com
Alcohol can have an effect on anyone but with diabetes it is vitally important you are aware of the effects. With or without diabetes alcohol can make you do things you wouldn't neccessarily do without having drunk alcohol, which is always a factor to not drink it. However with diabetes the following problems can occur when drinking alcohol:

Booze

 

1. Increased risk of having hypos, due to the liver not releasing glucose which in effect means your blood will be low in sugar and can suffer from hypoglycaemia.
2. Drinking alcohol can lead to you being drunk, in effect to this it can help hide symptoms of a hypo which is dangerous for you as it can lead to a diabetic coma.

To prevent any unneccessary effects of drinking alcohol it is necessary to be aware of some factors which will help to prevent any dangerous states, they are:

1. Try and have a good size meal before drinking high levels or even medium levels of alcohol as this will help to prevent any events of a hypo occuring.
2. Speak to your diabetes consultant they may advise any changes to your insulin levels to prevent any events (diabetes related) from occuring.
3. Test your blood sugar levels before going out, if your sugar levels are reasonably low have a snack or some form of carbohydrate portion to prevent any hypo from occuring.

Sex

Sex is a physical activity just like your ordinary football match and will require some att e ntion too, by simply just taking something high in glucose such as an energy drink or a sweet food p roduct such as chocolate.

Remember take precaution, and seek further advise if necessary from your doctor or we bsites such as JonnyLongLife.com , if necessary.