Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking with Diabetes: Do They Mix?
DRUG EFFECTS ON YOUR BODY RISKS
Solvent, Gasoline, "Glue Sniffing" Feel high, light headed Damage to your brain, liver, lungs, kidneys, bones and even death
Marijuana(pot, grass, reefers) Makes you crave sweets and munchies Increased blood sugar
Amphetamines(uppers, bennies, speed) Feel confused, no appetite, dry mouth Increased or lowered blood sugar
Heroin, Morphine(smack, junk) Feel drowsy and in a stupor Increased blood sugar
Anabolic Steroids Build muscle, increase aggression, increase appetite Liver cancer
Alcohol(booze) Drunk, light headed, slower reflexes, delayed reaction Lowered blood sugar, leads to liver damage. With excessice drinking you cannot tell if you have a low blood sugar
Smoking Increases heart rate, decreases circulation, constricts the flow of blood Increased risk of lung cancer, emphysema, asthma, complications of diabetes