Whiskey (86 Proof) (1 Fl Oz)

Avoid drinking whiskey on an empty stomach; have a balanced meal beforehand with protein, fat, and slow-digesting carbohydrates.

Limit the amount of whiskey, sip slowly, and alternate each drink with water; avoid binge drinking.

If you are prone to low glucose, pair alcohol with foods such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, nuts, lentils, or chickpeas rather than sugary mixers or candy.

Check your glucose more frequently during drinking and for several hours afterward, especially overnight, because alcohol-related lows can be delayed.

Avoid whiskey if you use insulin or glucose-lowering medicines unless your clinician has given you a specific alcohol and medication plan.

Treat concerning low-glucose symptoms promptly with fast-acting carbohydrate and seek urgent help for confusion, fainting, seizures, or inability to swallow.