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Rocky Face, GA
October 5
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A DiabetesTeam Member

June 6 I guit smoking last year. After smoking for40 years cold turkey. It didn't affect mine either.

October 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have smoked pretty much continuously for 49 years now, save a 4 or 5 year hiatus a decade or so back

Yes, it's a leading contributor to heart disease and some cancers but at least in my case, even smoking 12 to 15 cigs a day, if it is doing anything to my blood sugar it sure isn't noticable and I have maintained a 5.7% A1C since 90 days after being diagnosed without anti-diabetic meds

So at least for 'me', smoking has made Zero Difference to my ability to remain in remission for Over 10 Years

It's bad for you and Lung Cancer will most likely take me out, but the Beast doesn't seem to care about smoke one way or the other

But if a smoke reduces the temptation of "accidently eating a few chocolate cookies" then I guess it's positive for my blood sugar ๐Ÿ˜

October 5
DiabetesTeam

Smoking and diabetes are a tough combination. Smoking doesn't directly spike blood sugar, but it makes managing diabetes significantly harder and raises the risk of serious complications.

Here's what the research shows:

- People with diabetes who smoke develop cardiovascular complications much sooner than non-smokers
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Smoking and diabetes are a tough combination. Smoking doesn't directly spike blood sugar, but it makes managing diabetes significantly harder and raises the risk of serious complications.

Here's what the research shows:

- People with diabetes who smoke develop cardiovascular complications much sooner than non-smokers
- Smoking increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- PAD causes blood vessels carrying blood to the legs to narrow or become blocked
- Smoking affects how well the body handles blood sugar levels

The good news? Quitting smoking can make a real difference. People who quit have a 30โ€“40% lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes than those who continue smoking. Even after a diagnosis, quitting can help keep diabetes under control and reduce the likelihood of complications.

As one DiabetesTeam member shared, "I quit smoking four months ago and that has really helped."

If quitting feels overwhelming, talking to a healthcare provider about medications and support programs is a great first step. Every smoke-free day counts! ๐Ÿ’ช

October 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
That's a great thing. Smoking and drinking can impact more than just diabetes.
I actually was doing delta 9 gummies to help with nerve pains.
I stopped when I was put on certain meds.
My doctor did know about it,
I told her. She told me to be careful and not eat anything like that unless it had been lab tested, and not to buy anything from a gas station. I always got mine from a reputable business.

October 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

I dont know as soon as I was diagnosed I quit cold turkey I was scared of everything lol I stopped drinking to

October 5

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