Smoking


Your doctor or nurse should, as part of your annual review, ask you if you smoke.

Smoking can have a damaging effect on the blood vessels. It is even more important for someone with diabetes to give up smoking than for someone without diabetes, because smoking further increases the risk of poor circulation. There are many ways to do this including nicotine replacement, tablets and self-help groups that can make it easier to quit. If you would like further information about quitting smoking you can speak to your pharmacist, GP, practice nurse or a member of your diabetes team.

The NHS Smokefree service can offer help in quitting smoking. They can be contacted on 0800 022 4 332 or online at www.smokefree.nhs.uk

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