This video was really challenging to make for me. As I was testing these alcoholic beverages, I was constantly asking myself if I'm doing the right thing... Although I drunk a lot of alcohol when I was younger, a couple years ago I almost practically eliminated alcohol from my life. I felt during this experiment I went back to drinking more than my body can handle in the long term. So I'm really looking forward to getting back to normal which in my case is drinking less and only on very special occasions (if at all). If you liked this video watch this one next (I'm sure you will love it): The Best Fruit for Diabetes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zpxlg9Gc16_eiIU.htmlsi=2HMglfUrGkeHMxu1 Blood Sugar Academy - Register your interest here forms.gle/WAxjUdbtxSPExCCj6 Join my Patreon community (direct access to me & access to bonus content) www.patreon.com/typeonetalks Book a private session with me calendly.com/typeonetalks

As a prediabetic, I found it easier to stop drinking alcohol altogether. After 2 years of no alcohol I managed to keep my levels at or below 100.

I just discovered your channel and it has changed my life. I developed diabetes while fighting breast cancer and didn’t know anything about it. My sugars have run so high! Until now. I’m now using a cgm and I learned from you tips to better manage my sugar. It’s blowing my mind how much better it all is now! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!

Thank you for your time and investigation into this subject. You are a great source of information which cannot be readily found anywhere else.

This is your latest video so i wanted to thank you. I got my blood test today and my a1c is 5.5. Which means im no longer considered diabetic type 2 according to my doctor. Your channel has helped me out immensely so thank you so incredibly much

The fact that he is Czech adds a huge amount of integrity to this "application study" as they truly are the biggest beer drinkers in the world, by far--look it up. . I too am from Czech heritage with slight pre-diabetes, a bit older than he is, and always looking for some drinking habits that won't escalate my chances of developing Type 2. This is a great video! Keep up the great work!

Thank you so much for this vlog! I've been wondering about this.

Being a type 1 diabetic for over 30 years ,I agree with you 100% . I have had the same results from different alcoholic drinks . Rye whiskey and Diet Pepsi here . Thanks so much👍👍🐟🐟

Thank you, I really appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

Denial, defiance, and depression are all powerful things, and I think we all go through them at one time or another when we live with diabetes. I've lived with the disease for almost 50 years, and can say that my behavior in college verged on suicidal...drinking and doing drugs were dangerous behaviors, and I'm lucky to have survived without complications. Like you, learning the effects of drinking took me time and testing, which was much easier since CGMs became available (they were not when I was in college).

I'm type 1. I drink red wine most nights, and not just one glass. I never EVER, EVER, EVER touch beer. If I do that, I know I'll be chasing highs and lows all night. Helpful video. It is refreshing to see you being honest... I like to watch your sugar pixel during your videos...:)

Thank you so much! You are answering so many of my questions! I improved my health with your help.

This is a great video, very informative thank you. I don't drink anymore, I stopped 10 years ago and I don't miss it so much. I have friends and family who drink, some of them have type 2 diabetes including myself, I think this video will help them a lot. Thanks again 👍

Great video. Really honest and very useful for all type 1s. Thanks.

Thanks for your very informative and helpful video presentation. I have learned a great deal and will, going forward, exercise caution in my choice of drink.

Thank you for making the science bit so easy to understand. I'm a cider drinker and i'm so glad there are now many zero sugar options available. also will have to get some stevia sweetners. i wish i had them on my recent trip to Cuba

Thank you for all of your experimentation with foods and drinks and how they impact Type 1 diabetics! I appreciate all that you do to help us be happier and healthier!

Thank you very very much. I do not have blood sugar issues, and I do not want them. Americans all around me are destroying their health with bad diets and no acceptance of their responsibility for self care. You sir are one of the great content providers of the world. You share from the heart, to change a life you will never know. Godspeed!

Great video Tom thankyou. Diabetes can be so frustrating and confusing, my partner has type 1, i really feel for anyone living with diabetes. We are grateful for your content Tom it is very helpful. Look after yourself ✌️👍💚

Thank you so much for this film. It was very interesting and informative. I have type 2 and struggle to stop drinking! My wife gets SO angry with me, so I’ll show her your film.

Brilliant! the world needs more people like you. The world has two types of people those that listen what they are told and those that find out for themselves. Bravo!

Thank you this has been a great help, I have been stressing, will be signing up. 😄

Thankyou for the informative message ❤

Such a nice Video, as always! Had exactly the same experiences with alcohol the first time when I had to learn to live with Type 1, woke up in Hospital ketoacidotic one time, also woke up super low and sick another night. And I agree with You, dry wine is my choice nowadays if I want to have a drink, and if i go in a Bar or to a party, my favorite drink is the same as yours: Whiskey Coke Zero on ice. I like your Videos so much, and think they help so many people living a healthier and more uncomplicated Life. Thank you so much for everything!

I visited Praha twice and love Czech people and country. I spent hours on Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral.

Fantastic video! I came to these conclusions after giving up beer a few years back, and moving almost exclusively to Vodka, lime juice and soda and red wine (Shiraz) and saw an almost instant improvement in HBa1c and general glucose levels. Your testing methodology is admirable and I hope you get many more followers, I have referred a few diabetic friends to your channel. Keep up the great work!

I found your channel today and have already learned so much!

Bless u 4 sharing. So appreciated

Great video & content, thanks a lot.

As of 5:46 I appreciate your honesty. Thank you. I drink dry red wine almost 100% of the time in 30 years.

Howdy Tom!👋🤓 Your title did get my attention! 😁 When I was in my twenties and early thirties, I drank mostly rum and Cokes and wine coolers ( mostly when I went clubbing). Then diabetes hit me like a ton of bricks....I was 32 at the time. I remained in denial for a few years after, and screwed up my body even more...😮. I'm now sixty years old and finally decided to change my diet to the Nutritarian way of eating. I've struggled with this disease for most of my life due to eating the worst diet....the American fast food and highly processed foods...🙁 I'm now on the slow road to reduce the pharmacy of drugs I'm on, nearly lost my eyesight ( was saved from that, due to my Retinologists' intervention), and having to retrain my taste buds to love natural foods. I truly hope no one has to go through my experience...I've lost out on so much in my life. It's like starting all over again....enjoyed your content! "Cheers" 🍸🍷🍹☕🍵 😂🤗

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

Hmmm👏👏👏❤❤❤ I love this Video. I am 70years old Diabetic Mama. I don't take alcohol but once a while i take unsweetened yogurt with or without dark chocolate. I EXPERIENCED VERY LOW SUGAR LEVEL. I was nearly gone. Little in take of Sprite drink help a little before i landed in hospital. My major problem now is "NEUROPATHY". My legs go NUMB. I am seriously worried. What do i do?? Grandma Olayinka from Nigeria.

Thank you for this useful information. It has been difficult to find reliable information free of moral judgment.

I clicked on this video with the idea to ask you where you came from, and magically, you said that almost immediately. I speak different languages, and I was having difficulty placing your accent. Czechia is very beautiful.

I have been in the exact same situations. Thank you for your videos they are very informative.

If you're type 1 and want to drink the best choice, I've found, is light beer. For me the amount of carbs typically balanced the shutting off the glucose production of your liver as it works to take care of the liquor. I used to drink quite heavily in college and when i kept it to light beer my bloodsugars held just about steady and didn't drop too much during the night either. Might have helped that those were not sitting parties either, but dancing, walking around the area, etc. Mixed drinks with non-sugar soda (rum and diet, vodka and diet etc) could be tricky as my bloodsugar would drop too much later on. But I'm with you on that looking back...not sure if I would drink quite as much as I did. Andrew Huberman's podcast on alcohol changed my life. I never knew how much alcohol messes up your body, and just as importantly, your BRAIN. I am an academic, and I can't help but wonder how much better I would be, how much stronger my memory would be, if I'd drank less (I did not really ever get blackout drunk, but did have a night or two a week that were really fun). It also just DECIMATES your gut and now I am spending a lot of time trying to fix those issues. Our culture pushes alcohol so hard - every fun activity, even sports, is linked with drinking. I used to play ultimate frisbee, so even moreso there actually. But it is a LIE. You can totally have fun with out alcohol, and its unnecessary in most cases. When I first started cutting back this year I felt a little sad and like I would never enjoy things the way I did previously with a drink in hand, and people would not want to hang out with me anymore if we weren't drinking together. But over a few months of cutting back from 5-6 drinks a week to 2, to 1, to only on occasion, I've found I'm missing it less and less. I don't think there is anything wrong with people who choose the path to have a drink more than I do, but I just don't feel like I'm missing out any more and its stopped being at all difficult to sip on a water or something else with them instead of having a drink in hand. No one cares, neither do I, and my social life is proceeding as it was previously, but now I am healthier (and don't lose any time to hangovers either!). I am also encouraged by the increase in numbers of mocktails being served at many restaurants, so you can have a treat without the literal poison (albeit low-grade) in it. The prevalence of those also suggests that many others are choosing this path as well. So if you're thinking about it, I say go for it - give it a few months, allow yourself an occasional drink on special occasions, but overall pull back and just see how you feel - it will probably surprise you as it did me :)

Thank you so much for the info....it is so helpful...

I have a type 1 daughter 5 years old. That's why I follow your content, hopefully she steers clear of alcohol. So many of us have been programmed that we need to poison ourselves for dopamine hits and social acceptance.

I switched to tonic water with a splash a ACV w/ice. My liver loves it.

WoW Very informative video, Good Job 👍

Thanks so much for the info

Hello there...your wisdom is a blessing.. have you done any videos on the impact of coffee and artificial sweeteners? Or with cream? Or a video of diet sodas.. ?

Thanks again for the excellent content Tom. Been there and done that with getting too drunk. Happened on my stag night, my friends spiked ny drinks with extra shots. Got home being sick and spent most if the week before my wedding in hospital. The wedding nearly didnt happen. A little bit of everything in moderation is the way to go. My favourite tipple is whiskey and diet coke like yours. Love it. And by the way she did marry me and we are still together 26 years later and happy. Keep well everyone.

love the delivery

Just wanted to thank you for your videos. I’ve been pre diabetic for years and sometimes I get diabetes fatigue. Your videos add a “ we all only human” quality which really helps. A lot of professional courses just follow the everything is off the list line which doesn’t help me live with it and I truly think it’s an unrealistic goal. Just wanted to add that Schweppes are the only company I can find that makes a tonic water that’s sugar free, but I can’t alway get it in public places, so you soda water is a game changer!

Great Video! What about honey? Does it create any problems like sugar?

Great video! Now subscribed. As a type 1 for 62 years (I’m 65) and on a pump for 8 years and now updating to a CGM - this was very informative. I ALWAYS stay away from any sweet drinks and never use the artificial sweeteners. My go to alcoholic drink is Coke Zero & whiskey. A beer from time to time and wine on occasion. Gin & Tonic was my choice in my “younger” stupid bar days. I had no idea Tonic had a lot of sugar in it. I now sometimes have Gin & DIET Tonic! All the best to those with Type 1. I always say I have this so I take better care of my health than those that are not diabetic. 😊

Thank you for your dedicated sacrifice for furthering general knowledge. I will be performing a similar experiment on my upcoming cruise. (No, I did not get the drinks package, I'm sure that would kill me.)

Jamiesons fresh lime and soda is my preferred blood sugar friendly cocktail. Simple and perfect!

I prefer a pickle-back, a shot of whiskey & a shot of pickle juice (zero carbs), granted, high sodium. However, there are many benefits to pickle juice, as well. I’ve read it helps your glucose levels and also used for muscle cramps and is very hydrating. I drink pickle juice just because I love the taste of it.

grat video... i always wondered why my blood sugar never went up when I drink whiskey on ice... and sometimes go low during the night.... makes sense after seeing this video... new subscriber here...

Great job. I have enjoyed Vodka & Sprite Zero. The outcome has little influence on my blood sugars. Moderation is the key.

Really good info... thanks for sharing. I'm a type 2 and have found that beer and spirits have little to no effect on my glucose level. I'm also not in the camp that says any alcohol is bad for you. Studies have shown that alcohol in moderation is actually beneficial.

Very accurate analysis.

Good content, thank you! What is the device behind you that is displaying blood sugar level?

My go to drink is Gin with diet tonic water in a tall glass, usually add a peel of lemon.. No glucose spike as judged by the Dexcon continuous monitor. Here in the states there is a Margarita Light (Safeway) which has a minimal impact.

Norway stores has LITE Ciders and Beers for diabetics. Taste is almost the same and it has about 2 carbs/100ml. WE NEED THIS EVERYWHERE!

Consider Allulose as a sugar substitute. It is pure, measures similar to sugar, and tastes closer to sugar than any sweetener I’ve tried. 😎

Excellent video!! My a1c is 6.3 i am trying to reduce my a1c...dr says i can, so i am not a big drinker, but now instead of whisky i will start drinking dry wine. 🍷🙋‍♂️

alcohol lowers gluconeogenesis. for people who do not inject insulin it can be helpful in moderation before going to bed.

I appreciated your testing and advice. I watch my sugar intake but the Mojito looks good.

I think this man has a very pleasant presentation demeanour

I got told in 1984 when I was diagnosed that alcohol has a lowering effect on blood sugar cus it stops the carbs being absorbed so less glucose going in to the blood stream. They even said if you have say 2 pints of lager then eat a bag of crisps. But I found this happens the morning after, or as you put a few hours later. I cud reduce the insulin used by 50% the next morning. Back then there was no cgm so it was often a bit precarious. With the libre 2 I have now its not a problem.

I have been Type 1 since 1996. I have been professionally brewing beer since 2009. There are many beers that have zero g of carbs. They also have calories from the alchol, but don't spike blood sugar. Beers like true Belgian saisons or wild fermented beers that are fermented dry. Same with traditional cider that is wild fermented also zero g of carbs. Drinking any alchol in heavy amounts will crash your blood sugar. Always in moderation and always with food. There is a reason late night kebab shops are busy for none diabetics! Also a reason why everyone feels better after a breakfast and glass of orange juice come morning 😂😂 Stay healthy and keep social as sitting worrying your life away is also not healthy for the head. Slanj A Va! ✌😎

I drink reds ale, Qingdao beer, hard cider, mixed drinks and none dry wine ,also soju and sake.

I love your show, you are very educated, and I learned a lot from listening to you and your experience, i have more confidence in you than my doctor because you are leaving Prof

Grape flavored zevia and brandy is wonderful.

I am type 2 and a performer. My favorite drink is Jim Beam and diet coke. My Dr. told me to carb up before I drink to avoid complications. It has worked for me as long as I watch my limit. I also take milk thistle to prevent any liver damage. Which has worked well also.

Enjoyed watching.

Very well done and logical presentation. My favorite drink is single malt scotch over ice, with only 2-3 ounces of scotch. One drink per day, at the end of the day with my wife of 57 years, sitting on our patio. I'm a 45 year type 1, and all my lab numbers are "incredibly good" according to my PCP and Endocrinologist. I love your show!

Very interesting video really enjoyed it !! :)

I'm keeping diabetes at bay by keep the calories down ( vodka and diet lemonade,and bud light on occasion) works for me

Such a great video and answered a lot of questions about what different alcohol drinks do to my blood sugar. Thank you for being the Guinea pig

Thanks for the info 👍

Our son is type 1 and the endocrinologists said he should absolutely eat fresh fruits. BUT to be careful with the fruits as they do affect the BG differently. Berries are a big staple in our house but we measure with a scale to get a more accurate carb count and bolus a little more accurately.

Thank you very much! Knowing what you've detailed is very useful for my health in general, especially the drop hours later, but also about carbs/sweet drinks. I'm not diabetic, but don't want to spike my glucose as it is associated with a host of long term negative effects. I also enjoy alcohol, but manage my tolerance by only sipping half an ounce of spirits each hour or so in the evenings. I'm glad this habit I've grown into as I'm getting older is, at least, less harmful (than what I used to do)!

Thank you for your sharing mate..

Thanks for keeping it real! Great video.

I am hugely impressed by your self sacrifice and dedication in the pursuit to this important project.

In Australia there are now a couple of brands of no carb beer. I'm type 2, not insulin dependent.

Thank you for sharing.

Allulose is the BEST alternative sweetener for taste, blood spike, and mouth feel. But I also find pure stevia is fine for sweetening sour drinks... it may be the most practical to bring along to the bar.

Thanx for the video. I dont like Coke zero. I prefer whiskey+ice+soda Water. I tested with my glucose measurement device then I decided that whiskey is most better

Thanks for the video. My default drink has always been water, and when I do consume alcoholic drinks, it usually takes me more than an hour to finish one. I rarely drink two or more liquids to consume. I do drink various whiskeys, but I don't like drinking past 2 ounces in an 8 hour period or even for a whole day. What I do think is dangerous to drink is any fruity beverage or anything with high sugar content.

39 years T1 and other than a couple fingers of Glenfiddich - neat - my favorite drink is a Cuba Flaca - dark rum and Diet Coke. Works every time. Sailor Jerry's is my favorite.

I found that taking whiskey or scotch neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of club soda is enjoyable and doesn't spike me. I also enjoy Cognac, but only from time to time.

Very informative. Many (most?) do not know that alcohol can cause significant drops in blood sugar. I drink beer, on occasion, but most times only one. My drink of choice now is Canadian Rye (yup, I'm a Canuck) with just water. I find that ice alters the taste.

I love your vlogs ❤️

very useful info doctor !!!

I'm a LADA diabetic and have pretty much given up alcohol and sugary beverages with special occasions being the exception (birthdays, wedding anniversary, etc.). But even then, I limit myself to one drink. That said, the toughest beverage to give up was orange juice. Though I do keep it in the fridge for whenever my blood sugar is significantly low.

Very informative. Thank you! I never drank beer for years, then I started about 10 years ago, I guess I'll have to go back to my Canadian Club on the rocks or with diet ginger ale.

Thanks I learned a lot.

Thanks Tom for your video about diabetes am T2 i agree with you I like red wine and whiskey straight with ice I know what I can drink and not what I can drink. I like to go out to the pud with friends and still enjoy myself knowing what I can drink. Thanks again for your video 👏👏👏

As a physician, I’m impressed with your testing procedures. If you really want to get control over type 2, test this: drink a cup of mugwort tea mornings and evenings for 3 weeks and watch your glucose levels level, then stabilize. I’ve been getting successful results with type 2 patients for years using Mugwort leaf (Artemisia vulgaris) in this fashion, watching diet simultaneously, of course; like eating from the green bowl.

I am Type 2 and wear a CGM. I have noticed that most wines (including sweeter dry wines like Riesling) don't impact my blood sugar. Straight hard liquors like whiskey similarly don't cause a glucose rise. My favorite mixed drinks that don't impact my blood sugar are bloody mary, traditional gin martinis, and rum & diet coke. My wife and I have even gone on a couple of cruises where I was able to drink basically as much as I wanted so long as I stayed hydrated and ate properly.

Thanks for this information! I did not know some alcohol will actually lower blood sugar!

Thanks for the info. I really enjoyed your presentation. I'm not diabetic, over 70 and do like a scotch, a Tanqueray, a beer or margarita now and then. I only drink with dinner. I get the short Corona's, I drink my scotch with ice in a small glass , Tanqueray with 2 olives, and I like white sweet wine. I guess I should stick with the scotch. It would be interesting to test the effects on my own blood sugar.

My go to drink has got to be gin, club soda and lemon juice. I haven't been able to find out if there's an existing name for it on the internet, I just call it a dry gin sour, because it basically tells you what it is right in the name. I said "gin, soda, lemon" at a bar and the bartender made it exactly right, no questions.

Very good and very accurate account. Dark rum is known to bring blood glucose down quickly. I turn off my pump on a good night of drinking especially when I go to bed afterwards. Set your alarm on 200 and then turn the pump on if you ever get that high before you wake up or set-up temporary basal with a higher than normal range to avoid pumping when trending low. Can't say for anyone but works for me. Water is your best friend. Add some celtic salt to it, that is your electrolyte. Prepare your water before you get drunk lol. I SWORE NEVER TO USE CARBS TO CORRECT so I need to be extra careful (dirty carnivore here). I rely on my liver to correct my lows lol. I use milk thistle before drinking, dont know if it helps or not but, so far so good . T1D for 32 years.