The Impact of Smoking on Diabetes Control
Deccan ChronicleWe do know that smoking increases the chance of developing cancer and diseases of the heart, lungs, and other organs. Factors contributing to an increased risk of diabetes among smokers The harmful compounds in cigarettes can damage cells in the body and also interfere with their normal function. Thus, oxidative stress, inflammation in the body, increase in central fat, and imbalance in good and bad cholesterol can contribute to increase the diabetes risk among smokers. This helps in managing diabetes; and those without the disease should also give up smoking, because it increases the chance of developing diabetes. Following the treatment plan: People with diabetes face difficulty controlling their blood glucose levels and are more prone to complications.