Question 1

what's a non drug or alcohol induced blackout called?

Accepted Answer

Lots of names for it: A sudden loss of alertness resulting in a blackout is SYNCOPE. Now, there are tons of causes such as Ed McMann knocking on your door with a $10 million check from Publisher&#x27;s Clearing House. Perhaps, more for the fact that The McMannster is dead; or heart rhythm change, stroke/TIA, seizure, your favorite Rock Goddess saying YES to a date..SYNCOPE- Almost sounds like it could be a Billy Joel tune.

Question 2

how will i know what does alcohol/smoking do to someone with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Both are toxins: And will worsen the risks of diabetes and accelerate diabetes complications. Both, however, are controllable and avoidable.

Question 3

after years of drinking, is it more common to experiencing alcohol blackouts?

Accepted Answer

No.: Anyone with "alcoholic blackouts" especially recurrent in the setting of years of drinking needs evaluation by physician.

Question 4

how can  alcohol affect diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol adds: Calories to your intake and can increase weight. Alcohol without food can lead to low blood sugar. Alcohol can interact adversely with many medications. Alcohol can diminish your judgement and prevent you from following your diabetes care plan with compliance. Alcohol in excess can poison your liver and pancreas.

Question 5

how should one minimize alcohol related blackouts?

Accepted Answer

Drink Less !: If a person drinks so much alcohol that they have a blackout, that is likely a real problem. A person may engage in reckless and dangerous behaviors during an alcohol induced blackout, and then not remember what happened. The only thing to do, is to drink less. It is important to be responsible in what we do and what we consume. I had a patient who killed her husband and does not remember doing it.

Question 6

wat can cause a blackout , no drugs or alcohol were being used ?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Seizures, heart condition, and other things.  See your doctor and them check you.

Question 7

i have a diabetes, and i just can't leave taking alcohol atleast twice a week. how can i control my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Self control: Hi!  if you have diabetes, drinking alcohol or soda is just adding extra sugar into your system.  It will complicate the ability to control your diabetes.  If you are drinking twice a week, i would encourage you to reduce it to once a week then discontinue completely.  If you drink with friends or family, ask them to support your effort to stop drinking to save your body from diabetic complication.

Question 8

does sugar alcohols affect diabetes ?

Accepted Answer

Sorbitol: Does not affect diabetes.

Question 9

what affect does alcohol have on type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It adds calories and: Alcohol has no direct harmful effect but it can upset the sugar control by adding to the problem of more calories(100-150 calories per drink). It also makes you eat more and to become somewhat indiscreet in eating items(like sweets) which do not help in weight control which is the  key to keep a good control over your sugar, .

Question 10

causes of blackouts. no alcohol or drugs involved?

Accepted Answer

: Cardiac arrythymia ( like atrial fibrilation or pre-mature ventricular contractions) can cause temporary alterations in consciousness.  See a cardiologist for an exam and EKG, as there are other causative factors.

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