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    • Contact
  • Diabetes
    • Diabetes Facts
  • Diabetes treatment
    • CGMs, Meters & Pumps
    • Insulin
    • Diabetes management
    • Diabetes tips
  • Diabetes stories from other people
  • Diabetes cookbook
    Smoking and diabetes
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    Diabetes And Smoking – Why Shouldn’t We Smoke If We Have Diabetes?

    by tanja February 21, 2021

    We all know that smoking is bad for everyone, but for people with diabetes, it can be even more damaging.

    Smoking is an independent risk factor for diabetes, and amongst people with diabetes, it increases the risk of complications. We already know that complications already include circulation problems, heart disease and stroke and smoking adds to the risk of developing all of these things. There are cases when it can not only double these conditions but also doubling the chances of suffering from kidney problems and erectile dysfunction.

    Smoking and diabetes

    Does smoking increase heart disease risk as a diabetic?

    Both diabetes and smoking can increase the risk of heart disease in very similar ways. When combined, there are more chances of suffering a heart-related condition such as a stroke or heart attack.

    The walls of the arteries are damaged by both high levels of glucose in the blood and smoking in a way that fatty deposits can build up much easier. When this occurs, the blood vessels narrow and make circulating blood much harder.

    Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood and therefore oxygen. When this happens to them, a heart attack can occur. A stroke occurs when not enough blood can get to the brain, and so anything that may limit blood flow increases the risks of a stroke.

    As we know, high blood glucose levels have this effect on the blood vessels and blood flow. This means that if you have diabetes and smoke, you are putting yourself at a much greater risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.

    Are there other diabetes complications that can occur if I smoke?

    Yes, there are. Further diabetes complications that can occur are diabetic nephropathy, albuminuria. Although less evident, there are links between smoking and retinopathy.

    The best solution?

    Stop smoking!

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    Accept The Challenge And Join Us In Celebrating World Diabetes Day

    by tanja November 10, 2020
    November 10, 2020

    Our favorite month has finally come. Do you know why November is special for people with diabetes? Because November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Each year, 14th of November marks the celebration…

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    Happy 22nd DIAversary To Me

    by tanja November 8, 2020
    November 8, 2020

    On 16.10.2020 marked my 22nd DIAiaversary. I still can’t believe that 22 years have passed. Every year, this day reminds me how strong am I. During these 22 years of…

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    Барање од Сојуз на здруженија на пациенти со дијабетес на Македонија (СЗДМ)

    by tanja August 19, 2020
    August 19, 2020

    Почитувани, Како наши партнери во грижата на пациентите со дијабетес Ви се обраќаме со молба да ги разгледате нашите барања / предлози кои се во насока за подобрување на медицинската…

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    How Does Alcohol Affect Diabetes?

    by tanja July 15, 2020
    July 15, 2020

    When it comes to drinking alcohol and having type 1 diabetes, people should be particularly cautious. It can make some of the complications of diabetes worse. First of all, drinking…

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    Does Diabetes Cause Headaches?

    by tanja June 15, 2020
    June 15, 2020

    Diabetes does not often cause headaches. The headaches are not usually dangerous in themselves. However, they may indicate problems with blood sugar control in a person with diabetes. Diabetes-related headaches…

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    This Is The Reason Why I Chose To Stay At Home

    by tanja April 23, 2020
    April 23, 2020

    Hello. My name is Tanja, I am 27 years old. I have been living with type 1 diabetes for 21 years. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the…

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    This Is How I Manage My Diabetes During Quarantine

    by tanja April 19, 2020
    April 19, 2020

    Due to the spread of coronavirus, the quarantine has become a necessary part of our daily routines. Many people are looking for ways to pass the time while practising self-isolation.…

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    What Should People With Diabetes Do If They Have COVID-19?

    by tanja March 29, 2020
    March 29, 2020

    As far as we know, COVID-19 can cause more severe symptoms and complications in older people, those with long term conditions such as chronic lung disease, cancer and people with…

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    Why People With Diabetes May Be At Increased Risk Of COVID-19?

    by tanja March 15, 2020
    March 15, 2020

    As we all know, the news about the coronavirus or also known as COVID-19 continues to dominate around the world. Unfortunately, people with diabetes are more likely to experience severe…

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About Me

A girl who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for 21 years, shares her personal everyday experiences and explains how she manages her diabetes world.

Recent Posts

  • Diabetes And Smoking – Why Shouldn’t We Smoke If We Have Diabetes?

    February 21, 2021
  • Accept The Challenge And Join Us In Celebrating World Diabetes Day

    November 10, 2020
  • Happy 22nd DIAversary To Me

    November 8, 2020
  • Барање од Сојуз на здруженија на пациенти со дијабетес на Македонија (СЗДМ)

    August 19, 2020
  • How Does Alcohol Affect Diabetes?

    July 15, 2020

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