Lifestyle
Avoiding Alcohol on Empty Stomach
for Hypoglycaemia
Not consuming alcohol on an empty stomach as alcohol inhibits hepatic glucose production and can cause hypoglycaemia especially in diabetes.
How it works
Alcohol inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver preventing the normal protective rise in blood glucose during hypoglycaemia.
What to watch for
Alcohol-related hypoglycaemia can occur hours after drinking. Always eat when drinking. Particularly dangerous with insulin or sulfonylureas.
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