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Quit smoking vs type 2 diabetes
I quit smoking , its been three months now. My question is about type 2 diabetes. There is no diabetes in my family. I have read about some articles , there are effects on insulin level after quitting smoking and it may cause diabetes. I have also gain 4-5 kg weight after smoking.
Height is 5.6 and weight is 65.
Should i be worried about and check my sugar level ? I have never done it . Which blood test is recommended. What precautions should be taken .
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
Endocrinologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
Quiting smoking is actually good because it will definitely decrease your cardiovascular risk and lot of other good effects on your health. Quiting smoking will definitely not cause diabetes..
BUT you said u have gained weight 5 to 6 kg which may not be good as increased wt and specially waist circumference is more likely associated with insulin resistance and risk factor for diabetes.
U can definitely check your diabetes status at present with FBS , PLBS and Hb1Ac levels..
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