Lie #5: “Smoke? Me? Never!”
Smokers with diabetes face higher risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the legs and feet that can lead to slow-healing sores, infections and even amputation. This is your chance to quit, so tell your doc you’re ready. The most effective quit strategies include nicotine replacement products, crave-soothing medications and counseling or other support.
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