The traditional medical approach to diabetes is simply to manage it after it has been diagnosed. Because there isn't a cure, the emphasis is on keeping blood sugars as close to normal as possible -- usually with exercise and weight loss coupled with medication -- and dealing with complications as they arise.
Alcohol Affects Reaction Time. A delay in reaction time while under the influence of alcohol is one of the key reasons that it is dangerous to drive a vehicle after drinking. Alcohol impairs many cognitive functions, but until recently it was undetermined how the built-in control systems of the brain were affected by alcohol.
Alcohol's Effects on the Body. Drinking too much â on a single occasion or over time â can take a serious toll on your health. Alcohol interferes with the brainâs communication pathways, and can affect the way the brain looks and works.