T1Drink: Education Gaps and Safety Issues Concerning Alcohol Consumption in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus – A JENIOUS-Driven International Initiative Report
Authors' conclusion
The topic of safe alcohol consumption requires more attention in diabetes education. Developing evidence-based and easy-to-apply strategies tailored to alcohol type, amount, and technology use is essential for reducing acute diabetes-related complications.
Study context
- Population
- Young (>16 years old) people with T1D from 23 countries (most often Italy, Poland, USA); 63.4% females, 54.2% aged 16–21 years, 29.3% with diabetes duration >15 yearscomplete responses analysed
- Participants
- 216 participants
- Outcome
- Knowledge and experiences of safe alcohol use
Methodological detailsanonymous survey, 12 languages, international, Data collection October 2022 to November 2023, Survey on a dedicated website, promoted via social media
- Anonymous survey
- 12 languages
- International
- Data collection October 2022 to November 2023
- Survey on a dedicated website, promoted via social media
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Reported feeling safe while consuming alcohol
53.2%
Assessed alcohol-related knowledge as average or lower
37%
Safe alcohol consumption discussed as part of diabetes education
45.8%
Experienced unpredictable effects of alcoholic drinks on blood glucose
48.2%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Safety
Alcohol-related severe hypoglycaemia episodes
- Frequent excessive drinking (≥6 drinks ≥1/month): OR
- 4.19 (95% CI 1.37-12.75)
- Routinely consuming ≥2 alcoholic drinks per occasion: OR
- 4.20 (95% CI 1.52-11.61)
- Significantly more frequent
Original publication
T1Drink: Education Gaps and Safety Issues Concerning Alcohol Consumption in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus – A JENIOUS-Driven International Initiative Report. Horm Res Paediatr. Published 17 November 2025. doi:10.
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