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My husband was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes. His doctor has prescibed janumet. In reading about the drug I've found info stating that "one should not consume excessive alcohol" and also "one should avoid alcohol". My husband drinks at least one glass of wine/beer a day with more on weekends. I'm confused as to what excesive means or if he is suppose to avoid alcohol totally.
Any information would be appreciated.
Any information would be appreciated.
hello mare 2 how is your hhusband doing? I did say he shouuld stop all alchohl.Perhaps i should ave added al at once soem times thsi isnt the best way.But drinking is no good ask almost any DR. reead how much sugar is n thoe beverages.
among other things not so good, if he coininues to drind he will most likely wind up takinuing more meds,, and then probley wind up on insluin.gar level goes up. it wil eventualy harm my body more if i would have conimued to do so. yes i like sweets like alot of other people , but iahve to avoid them I am only making sugestions.Marrowville disgreed with me and he told yuo all the meds he wa son and now he is on insluin, perhaps that is why he is becuse eh chose to have is beverages. i dont mean to be didrespecrful to marrovile .But best thing ask his DR.
among other things not so good, if he coininues to drind he will most likely wind up takinuing more meds,, and then probley wind up on insluin.gar level goes up. it wil eventualy harm my body more if i would have conimued to do so. yes i like sweets like alot of other people , but iahve to avoid them I am only making sugestions.Marrowville disgreed with me and he told yuo all the meds he wa son and now he is on insluin, perhaps that is why he is becuse eh chose to have is beverages. i dont mean to be didrespecrful to marrovile .But best thing ask his DR.
Hi Mare, I am also diabetic (7 years, the last 2 insulin dependent). I was treated with Glipizide, glyburide, lasix, glucophage, several others. They all have warnings against alcohol.
I disagree with Pointman, however, about having your husband stop alcohol completely.
One glass of beer or wine is not excessive. I do agree that what is most important is your husbands blood sugar level, that he manages his numbers. If his blood sugar is always high, he might eat differently to still take advantage of that one or two glasses of beer or wine. Or he might slow down on the alcohol. Everyone's body is different, but I've found, what works for me at least, is a balance. If I'm going out socially, and might be inclined to "have a few" I make sure I watch my numbers, watch the food I'm eating, and make sure I walk around a bit (my form of excercise).
It's good you care about your husband's condition enough to post here. He's a lucky man.
The quality of happiness your husband is experiencing is also a factor in overall health.
It's true of you, and everyone. If having a glass helps him stay calm & happy, I think the benefit outweighs the struggle of "being forced" to stop.
Good luck with your sensability and balance!
Morrowville
I disagree with Pointman, however, about having your husband stop alcohol completely.
One glass of beer or wine is not excessive. I do agree that what is most important is your husbands blood sugar level, that he manages his numbers. If his blood sugar is always high, he might eat differently to still take advantage of that one or two glasses of beer or wine. Or he might slow down on the alcohol. Everyone's body is different, but I've found, what works for me at least, is a balance. If I'm going out socially, and might be inclined to "have a few" I make sure I watch my numbers, watch the food I'm eating, and make sure I walk around a bit (my form of excercise).
It's good you care about your husband's condition enough to post here. He's a lucky man.
The quality of happiness your husband is experiencing is also a factor in overall health.
It's true of you, and everyone. If having a glass helps him stay calm & happy, I think the benefit outweighs the struggle of "being forced" to stop.
Good luck with your sensability and balance!
Morrowville
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