If someone with type 1 diabetes starts drinking alcoholic beverages an hour before a meal, they are likely to experience:

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Alcohol can lower blood glucose levels, and if someone with type 1 diabetes drinks alcoholic beverages before a meal, their blood sugar may drop too low, leading to hypoglycemia. It's essential to monitor blood sugar levels closely and have a snack or meal with carbohydrates before or while drinking alcohol. Ketoacidosis, polyuria, and hyperglycemia are not the typical immediate effects of drinking alcohol before a meal for someone with type 1 diabetes.

If Someone with Type 1 Diabetes Starts Drinking Alcoholic Beverages