It is well-known that smoking is harmful to one's health, but for those addicted to smoking, the road to quitting can be a long one. However, according to relevant experts, quitting smoking improperly can also induce diabetes.
Why do healthy people gain weight and subsequently develop diabetes after quitting smoking? Domestically, there has been research conducted on the relationship between smoking and diabetes. The results found that, eliminating factors such as age and weight, the incidence of diabetes among those who quit smoking was higher than both smokers and non-smokers. Experts explained that quitting smoking can cause feelings of hunger and increase appetite; if not controlled, this can lead to weight gain. Many people who quit smoking tend to eat snacks like candy and sunflower seeds when they experience nicotine cravings, which over time can also lead to weight gain. Obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes and is closely related to it. The risk of obese individuals developing diabetes is three times higher than normal individuals, with approximately 50% of obese individuals likely to develop diabetes in the future. Obesity can reduce the number of insulin receptors in insulin target cells or cause defects in the cellular response after insulin binds to the receptor, leading to insulin resistance within the body. This is the main mechanism by which obesity causes type 2 diabetes. Of course, quitting smoking can also disrupt internal balance and lead to other diseases. Experts recommend that those who quit smoking establish a scientific lifestyle to avoid weight gain and regularly monitor their blood sugar levels.
The dangers of smoking are well known: it can induce various cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and digestive diseases, etc. Experts introduced that smoking can independently cause type 2 diabetes, but this factor can be corrected. Therefore, high-risk groups for type 2 diabetes should quit smoking. In oral glucose tolerance tests, smoking can increase blood glucose levels and decrease insulin sensitivity, which may be the primary mechanism by which smoking leads to diabetes.
The harms of smoking for diabetics are even greater. Smoking stimulates the secretion of adrenaline, not only raising blood glucose levels but also blood pressure. Smoking can damage the barrier function of the respiratory tract, making it easier to contract respiratory infections. Smoking can cause vasospasm and increased blood viscosity, leading to tissue hypoxia and exacerbating cardiovascular and microvascular complications. Smoking can also cause liver cell damage and weaken the protective function of the gastric mucosa. Smoking accelerates the decline of kidney function in diabetic nephropathy patients and worsens chronic complications such as cataracts, peripheral neuropathy, and thromboangiitis obliterans. Therefore, quitting smoking is one of the important methods for diabetic patients to prevent and improve complications.
Experts stated that the above viewpoints do not contradict each other. On one hand, smoking increases the incidence of diabetes, and smoking poses many dangers for diabetic patients. Therefore, there should be a strong promotion of quitting smoking to prevent the occurrence and development of diabetes and its complications. For those who do not have diabetes, establishing a healthy lifestyle after quitting smoking, eating reasonably, exercising appropriately, and maintaining an ideal weight can effectively prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
Henan Zhengzhou Guancheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has shown remarkable and unique effects on diabetes (early symptoms include excessive thirst, excessive eating, excessive urination, weight loss, fatigue; prolonged cases can result in blurred vision, constipation, limb numbness, decreased libido, and complications such as cardiovascular, peripheral nerve, liver, and kidney diseases). It mainly focuses on overall regulation and acupoint meridian transmission, gradually restoring pancreatic function and helping patients摆脱become independent from long-term medication dependence. Toxicological, pharmacological, and drug inspection tests have proven that there are no toxic side effects.
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