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I have been smoking since I was 13, so 48 years now (??)
The leading cause of death amongst Type 2 Diabetes is Cardio-Vascular Disease with Congestive Heart Failure being the most common cause followed by Stroke and Heart Attack
Sustained blood sugar levels above 7.8 mmols/140 points is really really damaging to the Macro-Vascular System which is why (Heart Disease/Stroke) is so popular with Type 2's
Add smoking into that, which is also a leading cause of heart disease and you are really poking the Beast
Ya, I'm poking the Beast and eating Bacon but if I develop heart disease early I need only look in the mirror if I need to ask "whose to blame"
While you technically can smoke with diabetes, it's strongly recommended that you don't. Smoking makes it harder for your body to manage blood sugar levels and significantly increases your risk of diabetes complications. People with diabetes who smoke have a higher risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which Show Full Answer
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