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[Diabetes and alcohol]

H J Verlohren

    Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
    |August 15, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Alcohol consumption negatively impacts carbohydrate tolerance and insulin secretion, potentially contributing to diabetes development and worsening existing conditions. Patients, especially those with diabetes, must critically assess alcohol intake due to risks of hypoglycemia and metabolic disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Alcohol consumption is prevalent and its metabolic effects are significant.
    • Diabetes mellitus is a global health concern with complex contributing factors.
    • Understanding alcohol's impact on glucose metabolism and insulin dynamics is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the multifaceted effects of alcohol on carbohydrate tolerance and insulin secretion.
    • To elucidate the mechanisms by which alcohol influences diabetes manifestation and progression.
    • To highlight the risks associated with alcohol consumption in individuals with and without diabetes.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing data on alcohol's metabolic effects.
    • Analysis of alcohol's impact on hepatic, pancreatic, and peripheral glucose regulation.

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  • Examination of alcohol's interaction with diabetes pathophysiology and treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Alcohol adversely affects carbohydrate tolerance and insulin secretion through hepatic, pancreatic, and peripheral mechanisms.
    • In individuals with normal metabolism, alcohol can initially increase stimulated insulin secretion, but long-term effects suggest a reduction.
    • Diabetics consuming alcohol, particularly those on hypoglycemic drugs, face an elevated risk of hypoglycemia due to alcohol's inhibition of gluconeogenesis and glyconeogenesis.

    Conclusions:

    • Alcohol consumption poses significant risks for diabetes development and management, including impaired insulin secretion and hypoglycemia.
    • Chronic liver lesions, often present in diabetics, can be exacerbated by alcohol, leading to severe metabolic disturbances.
    • Healthcare providers should adopt a more critical approach to patient education regarding alcohol consumption and its metabolic consequences.