Diabetic Must Quit Smoking, Oh My!

[Cherylcat54]

Hi everyone. Newbie here. Smoker for 50 years  with successful bouts of quitting here and there - longest run: 5 years. The effects of smoking have been pounding on the door for awhile (denial!), but I was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Smoking has a dramatic effect on my blood sugar, I need to LOSE 30 pounds and stop smoking NOW. Daunting, and not a little terrified that quitting smoking will = weight gain and weight gain will have a detrimental effect on my blood sugars. I would like to hear how other diabetics have faced these challenges with success. Thanks for listening  

[indingrl]

https://www.verywellmind.com/5-minute-craving-busters-2824747 Welcome and I hope this HELPS with learning NEW ideas and staying NICOTINE FREE - I am so glad your here.

[Strudel]

I’m not diabetic - but, I can tell you that you are in a great place for support! One thing I did to avoid the weight gain - and I would assume this would also help with the diabetes  - is I began a walking program. Of course talk to your doctor - but walking can really help in many ways! Plus - stick around here! Congrats on deciding to quit!  

[Barbscloud]

Welcome to the Ex.  I'm not a diabetic, but we're here to support you on journey to be smoke free.   

Barb

[sweetplt]

Hi and Welcome to Ex’s Cherylcat54 

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/community/expert-advice/blog/2010/01/15/why-diabetics-especially-... 

Truthfully, I think no matter what you should quit smoking, however, I think you should consult your Doctor about quitting and weight gain and see what he/she suggests.  In the meantime, may I suggest you read My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX to start learning about the journey quit...we are here for you...keep close...~ Colleen 641 DOF