As if there are not enough reasons to quit smoking,
breaking the habit is even more important if you have diabetes or want to avoid
getting it. If you smoke and think you are otherwise in good health, think
again. Smoking 16 to 25 cigarettes a day increases your risk for Type 2 diabetes
to three times that of a non-smoker. The more risk factors a person has, the
greater the chances are of developing diabetes.
While smoking can increase your chances of getting diabetes, it can also make
managing diabetes more difficult for those who already have it. Other
complications of smoking on diabetes include retinopathy (eye disease), heart
disease, stroke, vascular disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, foot problems,
and many others. A person with some or all of the risk factors might never
develop diabetes, but your chances increase as more risk factors are present.
Certain risk factors like age, family history, and ethnicity cannot be altered,
but a change in lifestyle that includes eating a modified diet, increasing
physical activity, and quitting smoking might help reduce the
risk.
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| Dr. M. Srikanth chief Diabetologist, DSDSC addressing "Smoking & Diabetes" camp attendees. |
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| Dr. M. Srikanth chief Diabetologist, DSDSC addressing "Smoking & Diabetes" camp attendees. |
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