WHISKY is a kind of alcoholic beverage made by grains,belonging to distilled
liquor. In England,it is honoured as “Water of Life”. Almost no one can refuse
the temptation of WHISKY,especially men. Well, can Diabetic Nephropathy Patients
drink whiskey in daily life?Diabetic Nephropathy is the most serious and dangerous chronic complication caused by diabetes. It is also one of the main cause of Kidney Failure. Compared with other kind of kidney diseases,it is more intractable and will also cause many other problems owing to its complex metabolic disorders.
Proper intake of WHISKY is good for patients physical condition. Enhance resistance,relieve pressure and prolong human life. Besides,actually,most of people drink it for its high-end tastes. However,WHISKY is not beneficial for patents who suffered from Diabetic Nephropathy.
As a kind of disease caused by disturbance of carbohydrate metabolism,diabetes makes liver can not store glucose. Besides,the intake of alcohol will increase the renal burden. In addition,alcohol may reduce the excretion of UA (Uric Acid),increasing the UA. Moreover,the risk of angiosclerosis and high blood pressure will be more serious.
Generally speaking, diabetic nephropathy and other kidney disease patients should not drink whiskey or other alcoholic drinks so as not to worsen their medical conditions.
