Sensible drinkers need not apply...

Ok, so I've had type one for yearssss (21) and graduated from DAFNE earlier this year. Now, I've got quite a few stag weekends comIng up and I was wondering the best way of dealing with drunken nights out. The delegates on my DAFNE course were all "perfect" - nobody drank more than 2 pints a year ;o) - but I'm a tad different lol.

So, how do you deal with boozey sessions? Do you attempt to inject as you go along, or do you leave it until the next morning when you've sobered up sufficiently? Alternatively, do you just abstain on the grounds that you have Type 1 diabetes?

I have had type for 22 years - almost to the day, and of course I have never strayed of the virtuous path, but when no one is looking I'm may have the odd pint or three. I used to deal with it by having extra the day after, but always remembering that you can have sudden drops due to the effect of alcohol, however, I now try to l add a small dose of QA as I go along, which is much better, for me, but I don't always remember.

It is always useful to take into account what it is you are drinking, for pints, I would have a shot of 3 units per pint, but if drinking wine I wouldn't have any.

For me, it is easier to jab as I go along.

Hi LeonT, Im not a massive drinker as not very good at it lol, however will occasionaly go on a massive adhoc session. The way I tend to do it which works well for me apart from the hangover, is first pint dont count. Then after every two pints I do 1 unit QA, however I tend to keep a mental count of pints and do an injection after four pints as tend to inject to often for my liking if on a mission with mates. I dont count shots or spirits if having a break from lager, apart from if mixed with OJ but I only drink diet coke with spirits. The important rule I always follow is on way home have kebab or burger and chips but dont count them, as my blood glucose will crash during the night. I have to keep a close eye on my levels the following day, but tend to be in good range. I remember on Dafne course they said that alchol is a bit of a grey area but there are details in the training guide if I remember correctly, but you need to find what works for you. enjoy yourself and remember its only one day, so you will get back into a routine after the madness which we are allowed!!!

When i drink i tend to stick to spirits and diet mixer, so i dont have any insulin for that. If i drink cocktails i just count the juice as i would a juice drink normally, i go by say for every 100mls i take 1 unit and jab as a i go along. And i too have something to eat at the end of the night which i dont count. I test my bg when i get in, unless it is rediculously high i leave it as it will drop =] lots of trial and error though!

Thank you all. I think, as Alp147 said, it'll probably take a bit of trial and error. It's interesting to see that the dosage levels vary so much between different people.

I'm going to have another look at the DAFNE handbook because, to be honest, the alcohol section confused me when we went through it on the course. I sort of like the idea of injecting throughout a "session" though - who knows, it might inadvertently keep me sober(ish) lol!

One or two jabs of QA as you go, per pint. Strong real ale takes three units a pint. Then don't dose the last one or two and correct in the morning. Kind of like a pint and a chaser..

I tend to drink wine and spirits more, so no QA, but if I am having beers I would try and inject for an anticipated amount of beer, as I know I wouldn't be on it long..........

I then take my normal BI dose at night and then adjust my morning BI as the effects dont seem to hit me till the next day..........

"pint and a chaser"...haha I like that anology!!!