Alcohol and diabetes: blood sugar crashes, myths, and safer drinking strategies
Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven
Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
4.9 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 17 September 2025
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
Alcohol and diabetes can be a tricky mix, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators Jess and Wendy break down how alcohol impacts blood sugar and share practical tips for drinking more safely if you are living with prediabetes, diabetes, or PCOS. They explain why alcohol can both raise and lower blood sugar, debunk common myths about alcohol and diabetes, and discuss the hidden risks of drinking while on medications like insulin.
You will hear how to enjoy social occasions without feeling left out, simple strategies like pairing alcohol with food, choosing lower-sugar options, and knowing when to check your blood sugar, as well as fun and creative mocktail ideas for anyone who prefers to skip alcohol but still wants to feel part of the celebration. Through cultural perspectives, personal stories, and practical takeaways, this conversation will help you feel more confident, safe, and informed.
If you are looking for personalized support, work with a Diabetes Digital dietitian. Our diverse team provides weight-inclusive, culturally humble care through virtual nutrition counseling. We accept insurance, offer affordable self-pay options, and make it easy to get the support you need. Visit DiabetesDigital.co to get started today.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back to another episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast. |
| 0:03.9 | Today we are talking about alcohol. |
| 0:07.8 | I love me some alcohol. |
| 0:09.9 | You do. |
| 0:12.2 | Love me a cocktail. |
| 0:14.2 | But if you do drink alcohol and you have pre-diabetes or diabetes, this episode is definitely for you. |
| 0:20.6 | This conversation is going to be filled with |
| 0:22.9 | tips to help you navigate drinking alcohol more safely while managing your blood sugar. And just a |
| 0:28.6 | quick reminder that everything we share is for educational purposes. It's not a substitute for |
| 0:33.4 | personalized medical advice. Welcome to the Diabetes Digital Podcast. I'm Wendy and I'm Jess and we're |
| 0:39.9 | best friends, registered dieticians and diabetes educators. Through our telehealth platform, DiabetesDigital.co, |
| 0:46.5 | we offer accessible and personalized virtual nutrition counseling for people with diabetes and |
| 0:51.3 | pre-diabetes. Visit Diabetesdigital.co, that's CO, to book your first appointment. |
| 0:57.2 | We accept insurance and offer affordable self-pay options. |
| 1:00.3 | Now, let's get into today's episode. |
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