Diabetes and Alcohol
Diabetes and Alcohol Fitness
Our social structures make it difficult for a person to be sociable and not to consume alcohol. At every work or sports gathering alcohol is always present in some form, if not then it is in the food.
Even some churches advocate that you must consumed wine. (Sorry if I offended anyone) Speaking for myself, I was actually looking forward to that day I could drink wine in church – To be part of that whole ritual at a certain age is important.
It was only at a later stage that I discoverd that almost all the churches use wine juice with no alcohol in it for that purpose.
Clever drinkers advocate one drink a day is actually good for you (whisky sippers like me) or the oxidants in a glass of red wine can perform miracles.
Some diabetes types say alcohol actually lowers their blood sugar levels.
Other people also need alcohol to unwind after a stressful day at the office. University students that has to perform long hours of studying and exams, also turn to drinking at parties/social gatherings to distress.
Whether you are an athlete, diabetic or just trying to maintain a certain level of fitness, alcohol consumption best be avoided, apart from running the risk of getting involve in a legal matter. There is certain health factor to consider before drinking alcohol.
· Alcohol gives rise to the release of insulin then glycogen metabolism increases. Losing any fat in this condition will be very hard.
· Cortisol (stress hormone) levels rise when consuming alcohol.
Ø Protein synthesis decrease when cortisol levels are up. Muscle growth slows down because muscle cells need protein to maintain growth.
· Alcohol extend the recovery (extreme soreness) time after a work-out, because it cause inflammation of the muscles.
Ø Less efficient and weaker muscles are caused by heat loss from heavy drinking.
Ø Drinking a lot will actually cause the muscle cells to die
· The up take of vitamins and minerals becomes harder because alcohol slows down the process. Resulting in a vitamin deficiency.
· Fat loss will not be effective with alcohol because it is not calorie free.
After a drinking session your throbbing headache or hangover the next day will tell you that you consumed too much alcohol. What it will not tell you is the emotional damage that you have caused to loves ones and yourself.
Alcohol also messes with your blood sugar readings and it becomes harder to read the diabetic signs and symptoms.
If you are serious about your health and you want to perform at your peak in everyday tasks it is best stay clear of alcohol
After all that I need a refill. (Coffee)
Cheers!
PS. 16/05/10 My friend Bob has provided us with a link that sometimes a diabetic might appear intoxicated – http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/diet-and-lifestyle/alcohol-consumption-guidelines.htm
13/11/10 Also read this at Diabetic Health- the comments is interesting
Breathalyzer Personal Digital Breath Alcohol Tester Detector Analyzer is a great Party Gimmick
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