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Why Smoking is Even More Hazardous for Diabetics

July 5th, 2009 Comments off

Here are 7 reasons why mixing with is a very bad idea:

1) You are more likely to get nerve damage (neuropathy). This is because smoking affects your circulation and that in turn means your nerve endings are not getting the nutrients they need. If this happens to the nerves in your feet it could lead to sores and infections and, if not taken care of properly, even amputation.

2) There is an increased ?double in fact -of you getting limited mobility in your joints. It’s no fun trying to bend, climb stairs or lift something when you have a painful joint. Read more…