by Matt Slick. Joyce Meyer was born on June 4, 1943. She is married, has four children, and lives outside of St. Louis, Missouri. She runs the Joyce Meyer Ministries organization (joycemeyer.org).
If you have diabetes, drinking alcohol may cause your blood sugar to either rise or fall. Plus, alcohol has a lot of calories. If you drink, do it occasionally and only when your diabetes and blood sugar level are well-controlled.
Alcohol can affect your cells' ability to absorb water, leading to dehydration, which is already a concern for someone with diarrhea. Caffeine, found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and some energy drinks, is a stimulant that can speed digestion and cause diarrhea. Soda contains gas, and if you have diarrhea that's one symptom you're trying to avoid. Instead, stick to clear liquids.