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Psychological effects of living with neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (106)Comment receiving replies
@jeffrapp I had one physical therapist tell me that alcohol was bad for PN because of the sugar, especially in wines or liqueurs. But, then, no doctor has told me to stop eating all sugar. I've not been drinking for the past two months... and I have honestly not noticed any huge difference. I had a glass of red wine with dinner tonight. Just like you, I'm on the downhill slide of my life and I figure I should still enjoy a glass of wine on occasion. I wonder? Are diabetics supposed to avoid alcoholic drinks because of sugar content?
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Mike
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I think the answer to your question about DM and alcohol is the same as the question about alcohol and PN: nobody really knows, but the recommendation (most likely due to common sense rather than scientific study) is don't drink to excess. It doesn't seem to have a direct relationship to sugar levels. BTW, perhaps a lesson learned. If you want answers to medical questions, ask your doctor, PA or nurse, not your PT.
Here is a link that addresses the question:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6761899/#:~:text=Heavy%20drinking%2C%20particularly%20in%20diabetics,nerve%20damage%2C%20and%20eye%20disease.