Hi, my first post here so forgive me for butting in! I came across these forums recently and its nice to find somewhere to chat where others are in the same boat!
As for diabetes, it has not stopped my social life and I still drink alcohol with no problems. Before I go on a night out I always have a good meal and my regular shot of insulin, and then check blood sugars before I go out drinking.
I stick to larger (it's what I prefer anyway) and avoid alcopops such as Smirnoff Ice as they are full of sugar.
When I get home from drinking I test my sugar straight away and usually find that it is still in my perfect target range. The sugar in the larger along with the effect of alcohol lowering blood sugar seem to cancel eahc other out.
I always ensure I have a bed time snack though to prevent me getting low blood sugars during the night.
