Smoking is bad for anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for people who have – or are at risk for – type 2 diabetes. In fact, smoking can contribute to type 2 diabetes: smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than non-smokers.
Quit Smoking
Fight your cravings! These simple tips can help you stay smoke-free
When you smoke, your body is physically used to getting a regular fix of nicotine. When you take that away, it’s normal that you’ll experience cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Diabetes and smoking
Diabetes and smoking – Learn how to focus on the positive results of quitting, including normal oxygen levels after just 8 hours and improved circulation. After 1 year, the risk of heart attack is half that of a smoker.
Time to butt out – why quit smoking now
If you made a New Years resolution this year to butt out for good, you were in good company.
