17/08/2020
Stop smoking!
I know you are probably thinking, what the hell are you saying? I smoke, and I am healthy. My grandfather used to smoke, and he died an old man, blah blah….Given a chance, you will provide a thousand reasons why smoking isn’t a threat. Listen, we are not here to threaten you. We are here to educate you, to give you facts, because we want you to have a healthy life without complications. The decision whether to stop smoking or not is all yours, but we care, and we wish you take it seriously.
No matter how healthy you are, smoking is harmful, and if you have diabetes, it is suicidal. Are you wondering how smoking is suicidal? The to***co smoke has carbon monoxide and ni****ne. Carbon monoxide inhibits the body’s ability to distribute oxygen. It poisons the red blood cells and kills their potential to distribute enough oxygen to organs and tissues, including the heart. Studies indicate that 20% of the red blood cells of a 20-a-day smoker carry carbon monoxide instead of oxygen.
The cells are also stiffer than normal, making it difficult for them to go through the smallest blood vessels. Do you know what is worse, especially to a person with diabetes? Carbon monoxide will poison your heart, making it unable to contract properly, hence damaging it. Your heart, which is already overworking from high glucose and probably pressure, will worsen from smoking.
On the other hand, ni****ne will narrow your small arteries, thereby slowing blood flow. As a result, the blood gets thicker; artery walls get destroyed, your blood glucose and cholesterol levels rise. While you are trying to manage your sugar levels, smoking, on the other hand, will render your efforts futile. To***co will increase your risk of developing coronary thrombosis, thrombotic strokes, and blood clots. Wait, did we mention that the tars from to***co will damage your lungs, leading to chronic bronchitis and even expose you to lung cancer? If you did not know about this, now you know.
Let’s break down the effects of smoking.
-It puts you at a high risk of having fatal heart attacks.
-Studies point out that heavy smokers die before they reach the age of 65. If your grandfather surpassed that age, he must have been lucky. People always tend to remember the lucky few that lived for long and forget the thousands dying from the same.
-A study carried out in Britain found that 40% of cancers were from lung cancer.
As we conclude, we acknowledge that smoking is addictive; therefore, it may be hard to stop. But there is a way for you to drop this habit like a hot potato.
-First, find a reason why you need to stop smoking. If you have diabetes, your purpose will be to control your sugars and prevent other related complications. Find something that drives you; you may want to look younger or have good health, which will motivate you to stop.
-Start by throwing all your ci******es.
-Then let your friends, family, and those you were smoking with know that you have quit smoking.
-You can stop instantly, or if you have trouble quitting, do it gradually by reducing the number of ci**rs you take a day.
-If you are still having trouble, talk to your doctor, who will prescribe Zyban.
-Keep yourself busy, chew gum if you feel like smoking and get support when you need it
While some people get withdrawal symptoms, research indicates that they are psychological than physical
If you want to stop smoking, decide, like your life depends on it. Assume you have been diagnosed with coronary disease, and part of the treatment plan was to stop smoking, wouldn’t you do it? And you probably would not suffer withdrawal because you will be so overwhelmed with trying to save your life than the fact that you will stop smoking. If you are smoking, consider dropping this poor habit already. You can do it; it is all in the mind!
Try and adopt a healthy lifestyle, won't you?
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