Why Patients Taking Sulfonylureas or Meglitinides Should Avoid Consuming Alcohol
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According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), consuming alcohol in combination with certain diabetes medications, particularly sulfonylureas and meglitinides, can lead to dangerously low blood glucose levels. This severe risk is a result of how both alcohol and these medications affect the liver's ability to regulate blood sugar, creating a critical and potentially life-threatening interaction.