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Alcohol Consumption and CF

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sheanna

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I'm a fifth year college student (I graduated last year and am getting ready for masters school). I just finished for the semester, and I'm going into summer vacation.

I promised myself a fun summer, and in a small college town that means going out on the weekends.

I was just wondering how bad you all think alcohol is for CF. I usually go out once a week, and have 1-3 beverages over a course of 4 or so hours. I have CFRD, but am very careful to check my blood sugar throughout. I think my biggest concerns are liver function, dehydration, and diabetes control- I don't know what the likely risks are of drinking weekly.

How badly do you think alcohol will effect my CF/CFRD? If it is going to hurt me in the long run I'd definitely cut down, but would like some opinions first. This is the first year I've had a 'normal' college social life with my friends.
 
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sheanna

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I'm a fifth year college student (I graduated last year and am getting ready for masters school). I just finished for the semester, and I'm going into summer vacation.

I promised myself a fun summer, and in a small college town that means going out on the weekends.

I was just wondering how bad you all think alcohol is for CF. I usually go out once a week, and have 1-3 beverages over a course of 4 or so hours. I have CFRD, but am very careful to check my blood sugar throughout. I think my biggest concerns are liver function, dehydration, and diabetes control- I don't know what the likely risks are of drinking weekly.

How badly do you think alcohol will effect my CF/CFRD? If it is going to hurt me in the long run I'd definitely cut down, but would like some opinions first. This is the first year I've had a 'normal' college social life with my friends.
 
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sheanna

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I'm a fifth year college student (I graduated last year and am getting ready for masters school). I just finished for the semester, and I'm going into summer vacation.

I promised myself a fun summer, and in a small college town that means going out on the weekends.

I was just wondering how bad you all think alcohol is for CF. I usually go out once a week, and have 1-3 beverages over a course of 4 or so hours. I have CFRD, but am very careful to check my blood sugar throughout. I think my biggest concerns are liver function, dehydration, and diabetes control- I don't know what the likely risks are of drinking weekly.

How badly do you think alcohol will effect my CF/CFRD? If it is going to hurt me in the long run I'd definitely cut down, but would like some opinions first. This is the first year I've had a 'normal' college social life with my friends.
 
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sheanna

New member
I'm a fifth year college student (I graduated last year and am getting ready for masters school). I just finished for the semester, and I'm going into summer vacation.

I promised myself a fun summer, and in a small college town that means going out on the weekends.

I was just wondering how bad you all think alcohol is for CF. I usually go out once a week, and have 1-3 beverages over a course of 4 or so hours. I have CFRD, but am very careful to check my blood sugar throughout. I think my biggest concerns are liver function, dehydration, and diabetes control- I don't know what the likely risks are of drinking weekly.

How badly do you think alcohol will effect my CF/CFRD? If it is going to hurt me in the long run I'd definitely cut down, but would like some opinions first. This is the first year I've had a 'normal' college social life with my friends.
 
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sheanna

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I'm a fifth year college student (I graduated last year and am getting ready for masters school). I just finished for the semester, and I'm going into summer vacation.
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<br />I promised myself a fun summer, and in a small college town that means going out on the weekends.
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<br />I was just wondering how bad you all think alcohol is for CF. I usually go out once a week, and have 1-3 beverages over a course of 4 or so hours. I have CFRD, but am very careful to check my blood sugar throughout. I think my biggest concerns are liver function, dehydration, and diabetes control- I don't know what the likely risks are of drinking weekly.
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<br />How badly do you think alcohol will effect my CF/CFRD? If it is going to hurt me in the long run I'd definitely cut down, but would like some opinions first. This is the first year I've had a 'normal' college social life with my friends.
 
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saveferris2009

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Alcohol can cause dehydration which can dry up your mucus and make it more difficult to cough up - creating a great environment for bacterial infection.

Alcohol can also suppress your immune system and more you more susceptible to viruses, which can cause CF problems as you know.

Finally, alcohol can interrupt sleep - it interferes with your brain reaching the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep. Sleep is important in regulating insulin production, your immune system, etc etc.


I'm not advocating no alcohol, by the way. A glass or two of wine a week can have great benefits for your heart and minimal poor side effects. Moderation <img src="">
 
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saveferris2009

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Alcohol can cause dehydration which can dry up your mucus and make it more difficult to cough up - creating a great environment for bacterial infection.

Alcohol can also suppress your immune system and more you more susceptible to viruses, which can cause CF problems as you know.

Finally, alcohol can interrupt sleep - it interferes with your brain reaching the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep. Sleep is important in regulating insulin production, your immune system, etc etc.


I'm not advocating no alcohol, by the way. A glass or two of wine a week can have great benefits for your heart and minimal poor side effects. Moderation <img src="">
 
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saveferris2009

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Alcohol can cause dehydration which can dry up your mucus and make it more difficult to cough up - creating a great environment for bacterial infection.

Alcohol can also suppress your immune system and more you more susceptible to viruses, which can cause CF problems as you know.

Finally, alcohol can interrupt sleep - it interferes with your brain reaching the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep. Sleep is important in regulating insulin production, your immune system, etc etc.


I'm not advocating no alcohol, by the way. A glass or two of wine a week can have great benefits for your heart and minimal poor side effects. Moderation <img src="">
 
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saveferris2009

New member
Alcohol can cause dehydration which can dry up your mucus and make it more difficult to cough up - creating a great environment for bacterial infection.

Alcohol can also suppress your immune system and more you more susceptible to viruses, which can cause CF problems as you know.

Finally, alcohol can interrupt sleep - it interferes with your brain reaching the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep. Sleep is important in regulating insulin production, your immune system, etc etc.


I'm not advocating no alcohol, by the way. A glass or two of wine a week can have great benefits for your heart and minimal poor side effects. Moderation <img src="">
 
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saveferris2009

New member
Alcohol can cause dehydration which can dry up your mucus and make it more difficult to cough up - creating a great environment for bacterial infection.
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<br />Alcohol can also suppress your immune system and more you more susceptible to viruses, which can cause CF problems as you know.
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<br />Finally, alcohol can interrupt sleep - it interferes with your brain reaching the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep. Sleep is important in regulating insulin production, your immune system, etc etc.
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<br />
<br />I'm not advocating no alcohol, by the way. A glass or two of wine a week can have great benefits for your heart and minimal poor side effects. Moderation <img src="">
 
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jdubbs

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For all of the reasons above (plus elevated liver enzymes) I gave it up entirely. I was drinking way more than 1-3, tho. I don't have CFRD, so I don't know the ramifications there. You should ask your doctor. My hunch is he/she will say light drinking is ok.
 
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jdubbs

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For all of the reasons above (plus elevated liver enzymes) I gave it up entirely. I was drinking way more than 1-3, tho. I don't have CFRD, so I don't know the ramifications there. You should ask your doctor. My hunch is he/she will say light drinking is ok.
 
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jdubbs

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For all of the reasons above (plus elevated liver enzymes) I gave it up entirely. I was drinking way more than 1-3, tho. I don't have CFRD, so I don't know the ramifications there. You should ask your doctor. My hunch is he/she will say light drinking is ok.
 
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jdubbs

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For all of the reasons above (plus elevated liver enzymes) I gave it up entirely. I was drinking way more than 1-3, tho. I don't have CFRD, so I don't know the ramifications there. You should ask your doctor. My hunch is he/she will say light drinking is ok.
 
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jdubbs

New member
For all of the reasons above (plus elevated liver enzymes) I gave it up entirely. I was drinking way more than 1-3, tho. I don't have CFRD, so I don't know the ramifications there. You should ask your doctor. My hunch is he/she will say light drinking is ok.
 
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