The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Positioned below the rattlesnake are the words DONT TREAD ON ME. The flag is named after American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden (1724â1805), who designed it in 1775 during the American Revolution. It was used by the Continental Marines as an early motto flag, along with the Moultrie Flag.
Research has shown that acute consumption increases insulin secretion, causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and can also impair the hormonal response that would normally rectify the low blood sugar. Drinking as little as 2 ounces of alcohol on an empty stomach can lead to very low blood sugar levels.
1 Alcohol can interfere with the positive effects of oral diabetes medicines or insulin. 2  Alcohol may increase triglyceride levels. 3  Alcohol may increase blood pressure. 4  Alcohol can cause flushing, nausea, increased heart rate, and slurred speech. Alcohol may also affect your judgment or willpower, causing you to make poor food choices. 2  Alcohol can interfere with the positive effects of oral diabetes medicines or insulin. 3  Alcohol may increase triglyceride levels. 4  Alcohol may increase blood pressure.