16/02/2026
๐ท๐ฉธ RED WINE & BLOOD SUGAR
Red wine can look โhealthyโ โ but it has mixed effects on blood sugar ๐
๐ป Short-term:
๐ท Alcohol can lower blood sugar, especially if you drink without food (risk of hypoglycaemia).
๐บ Later:
๐ฌ Some wines have hidden sugars โ can raise glucose
๐ด Alcohol disrupts sleep โ worsens glucose control the next day
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Smarter tips:
๐ฝ๏ธ Drink with food (protein + fat)
๐ง Hydrate before and after
๐ If you use a CGM, watch the delayed drop
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