what's the matter...it is your choice not to drink so I don't see why you would be upset with that

There's one simple thing people should understand : One doesn't necessarily likes alcohol. I hate the taste of alcohol, and I never drink any because of that. It ruins perfectly good beverages (like cider), or food (cooking with wine or anything), that's my opinion, such are my tastes. Just because you turn 21 doesn't mean you have to get trashed, and anyone thinking it's ok to take care of your trashed friends should think again. The problem here is obviously not the fun he had that night, but the fact he had to "do the work" once the night was over. Kinda makes you feel you got used... Anyway, FYL OP. Hope people will slow down on the booze and respect a little more people who just don't drink alcohol.

I don't drink either; know how you feel being left out.

wow. that sounds like my friends. our friends suck!!!

that ain't a fml. u are responsible

ydi for not drinking haha

lol sucks to grow up in America! I've been drinking since I was 16. what do you guys think happens at 21 that magically makes it possible for you to drink? I'm way more mature with alcohol then any 21 year old American I know because it's been such a relax thing since I was 16.

First thing. Its not really a big deal if you drink once in a while. You might enjoy it. And if you really don't want to, it's your choice. But i'm guessing your friends told you they were taking you to a bar. And if that's the case. You have no right to complain if you didn't tell them you don't want to go there. So quit crying. And if they didn't tell you then your life does suck (but it seems unlikely that anyone could think taking a friend to a bar is very good surprise in itself for a birthday). But if you did know you were gonna go there "For God's Sake Take Some Responsibility For Your Own Life!!!!"

YDI, OP. I don't care if you drink or not, but the fact that you let your jerk friends walk all over you on your birthday? Speak up! If you just sat there and sulked, you have no one to blame but yourself for having a crappy time.

Tbf, 78, rbg didn't specify high blood sugar, just diabetes. You're right about the mechanics, of course. But the times my diabetic friend has gotten himself into trouble with alcohol have been due to low blood sugar, not high. He drank enough to not think straight, and when his sugar dropped and the mindfog associated with that descended, he couldn't form the logical thought to adjust his pump. He had a bad seizure and really banged himself up. I know it can be safe for diabetics to drink in moderation, and my friend was definitely not doing that. I just thought I'd mention it because I've seen denial and the no-mixers excuse cause some seriously life-threatening situations.