Is it safe for someone who has had diabetes for 18 years and is taking GLI M, Galvus 50 mg, and Teniva M to drink two drinks of whiskey once a month and eat four dates and a spoonful of honey? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for someone who has had diabetes for 18 years and is taking GLI M, Galvus 50 mg, and Teniva M to drink two drinks of whiskey once a month and eat four dates and a spoonful of honey?

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Is it safe for someone who has had diabetes for 18 years and is taking GLI M, Galvus 50 mg, and Teniva M to drink two drinks of whiskey once a month and eat four dates and a spoonful of honey?

Asked by Male, 69 · 13 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

13 days ago

Having two drinks of whiskey once a month is generally safe, but please always enjoy it with a meal, as alcohol combined with medications like GLI M (glimepiride/metformin) can cause your blood sugar to drop. Regarding the four dates and spoonful of honey, these are very rich in natural sugars and can cause sharp blood sugar spikes. It is much safer to enjoy them in smaller, separate portions?like one date at a time?rather than all at once. Please monitor your blood sugar levels closely and discuss this with your doctor to ensure you stay safe.

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