combining alcoholic drinks with non-diet soft drinks?

[kowalski]

I was wondering if other Diabetics always drink 'diet' products when they go out drinking? I used to always drink vodka and diet coke but i had a food intolerance test done last week and i'm not allowed artificial sweeteners anymore. I could drink wine but that gets me very drunk too quickly. But if i'd drink normal coke or fruitjuice with my vodka i'd have to keep injecting. Any tips?

Thanx :)

[KCP]

I used to, but this was in a time when i wasnt watchin how it affected my sugars!
THese days I stick to wine or light beer if there are no sugar options available..
Perhaps you could use a fruit juice half a glass and top up with soda water??

[BlueSky]

You could switch to Scotch or Bourbon on the rocks and maybe with some water. IMO, mixers ruin the taste of these drinks anyway. ;)

[BriOnH]

I rarely drink, I have other vices ;), but love captain morgan and DIET pepsi. I always make sure the bar keep presses the d button!

[Harold]

Not really fond of sodas so my preferred drink of Canadian Whiskey is a double with a splash of 7UP. A splash just takes the edge off and I don't want to taste the 7UP.

BTW See you figured it out.

[xMenace]

Ginger Ale has 75% of the carbs of Coke. I love Black Rum and Ginger, a Dark & Stormy

[Schlep]

I was wondering if other Diabetics always drink 'diet' products when they go out drinking? I used to always drink vodka and diet coke but i had a food intolerance test done last week and i'm not allowed artificial sweeteners anymore. I could drink wine but that gets me very drunk too quickly. But if i'd drink normal coke or fruitjuice with my vodka i'd have to keep injecting. Any tips?

Thanx :)

Try low carb beer about 2.5 carbs

[Erin]

When I was younger, I'd drink vodka and cranberry or orange juice. I'd just ignore the high I'd get (i figured I was safe from going low) when I was out and about, and do a correction shot before bed. (1/2 of my normal correction b/c otherwise I'd end up low)

Now I avoid the hard stuff altogether and just drink wine and beer.

club soda (seltzer) has 0g carbs, vodka seltzer and just a tiny splash of another juice for color and flavor is a very good drink. or skip the juice and have a slice of citrus added.

[HollyB]

wine spritzers? Equal parts wine and soda water, and you can drink more volume but get drunk slower.

[morrisma]

You could alternate club soda and wine so that the wine lasts longer. I'm sure the bar could supply a lime or lemon wedge for the club soda or maybe even a cherry! Love to try tying the stems with my tongue. Great conversation piece (or used to be...)
Mike

[kowalski]

Thanx for the tips everyone! There's a few i'll definitely give a try. Ah vodka with half a glass of fruit juice and half a glass of water, why didn't i think of that! These forums are great :)

[Cyborg]

I'll usually have low carb beer (Mich Ultra) or a flavored Vodka on the rocks...

[Hornet's Nest]

Jameson and water...ahhhh mothers milk.

[Jodie]

Well I am 18 and I use to drink diet coke alot but getting so bored of the stuff

[ant hill]

You could switch to Scotch or Bourbon on the rocks and maybe with some water. IMO, mixers ruin the taste of these drinks anyway. ;)

Heh, If I were to have a drink then it would be Glen Fiddock neat with ice. :) Then I'm happy. :D But then bundy rum and D/coke is nice too. :o

[owlyn]

I rarely drink, I have other vices ;), but love captain morgan and DIET pepsi. I always make sure the bar keep presses the d button!

I recently switched from gin and (diet) tonic to Capt Morgans and Diet, but I think Capt Morgan's by itself would still be pretty good if one can't drink diet...

[miss_ok_ish]

I have changed from Vodka and slimeline tonic to Vodka, soda and a squeeze of fresh lime. i don't have to inject for it and it tastes alot fresher and less sweet.