I completely gave up beer when I was first diagnosed, but I was very unhappy, since, like you, it really seemed to impact socializing and social events. After several years of testing, there are a few beers that I can drink that don’t drive my BG wildly high and crash later. My favorite is Michelob Ultra Amber (the better tasting cousin of the watery Mic Ultra!) I usually only have 2-3 at the most at one sitting, and usually with a small amount of food, so I dont’ see a huge spike, and I don’t see a crash later. I have had some very bad experiences with other beers, and now know what I can handle, and how to do it without making my BG go wild. It might take a little experimenting on your part to find a beer that you are able to fit into your BG control, but it is do-able. Good Luck.
