Beer: hidden blood sugar “pushers”

In the world of drinks, we are often wary of those sweet drinks, because we know they can make the blood sugar soar. There is, however, a drink that is not sweet, but can’t be reduced by the ability to promote sugar, which is beer. A lot of people might wonder, how do you raise blood sugar? This is because beer contains a lot of carbohydrates, mainly malt sugar. When we drink beer, these malt sugars are quickly decomposed into glucose, which increases the blood sugar. Moreover, alcohol in beer plays an “accompaniment” role. When alcohol enters the human body, it interferes with the normal metabolic function of the liver. The liver is like a sophisticated chemical plant that regulates the stability of blood sugar. Under normal circumstances, it stores excess glucose when the blood sugar is high and releases it when the blood sugar is low. However, alcohol affects the treatment of glucose in the liver, preventing it from effectively storing and releasing glucose, leading to increased blood sugar volatility. For diabetics, the sugar risk associated with beer requires more attention. Diabetes patients themselves are less able to regulate their blood sugar, and a glass of beer goes down in the belly, which may break the hard-earned blood sugar balance. The rise in blood sugar causes a series of problems, such as blurred eyesight, because of the effect of high blood sugar on the microvascular environment of the eye, which can cause retina disease in the long term, and the risk of numbing the hands and feet, which can damage the nerves. Moreover, chronic high blood sugar can increase the burden on organs of the body and increase the risk of complications such as cardiovascular diseases. So, don’t underestimate beer, it’s not sweet. Both for the control of blood sugar and for the health of the body as a whole, beers are to be consumed with appropriate quantities. If possible, it would be preferable to stop drinking and choose some blood sugar-friendly drinks such as white water, light tea, etc. Let’s get away from this sweet trap and enjoy a healthy life! Diabetes