Smoking can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, and make it harder to manage if you have it.
The information that smoking is bad for us is everywhere, but for diabetics, smoking can be even more damaging. ; Smoking is now proven to be an independent risk factor for diabetes, and amongst diabetics it increases the risk of complications. ; Diabetes complications already include heart disease, stroke and circulation problems Smoking adds to the risk of developing all of these things.
You may think of diet and weight as the biggest culprits when it comes to getting type 2 diabetes. But smoking can be just as dangerous. This is what you should know.
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