Is diabetes caused by drinking alcohol?

Answer 1

Alcoholism and Diabetes are connected in a number of ways. There is no question that drinking will complicate a number of the conditions that go along with diabetes, such as high triglycerides. It can also exaggerate the effects of diabetes by interfering with the way the liver produces enzymes. Finally, the presence of alcohol prevents the body from absorbing vital nutrients, including many vitamins.

Alcohol also affects the pancreas, and is a leading cause of pancreatic cancer. Losing the function of your pancreas will kill you, even if the cancer doesn't.

We note that one of the categories you checked is pregnancy. Pregnancy often precipitates a diabetic condition that can be either temporary or otherwise. Drinking will not help. Combine that with the effect booze has on nutrition and the known relationship to birth defects and developmental problems, and it is clear that a woman should never drink while pregnant...not even a little.

If you believe alcohol is causing problems in your life, and you can't stop, consider calling AA or another 12-step group for help. Your local mental health association can direct you to other local resources. http://www.aa.org/

Answer 2

Alcohol often is responsible for adult cases of diabetes.

It does this most commonly by way of causing repeated bouts of alcoholic pancreatitis, which slowly diminishes the pancreas' ability to produce insulin.

This type of diabetes more resembles type I than type II: generally pills don't work to get it under control very well, and insulin must be used.

People who have had episodes of alcoholic pancreatitis really need to stop drinking, as their pancreas is at high risk. Not only will one end up on insulin shots if things go badly, but they'll need to take digestive enzymes whenever they eat in order to absorb their food.

Answer 3

Yes, I have alcohol induced diabetes. It is terrible I have to give myself shots everyday.