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5. Quit Smoking
Smoking affects insulin and makes blood sugar levels unpredictable and hard to control. It is also one of the biggest risk factors for diabetic complications.
Diabetes and smoking both increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and leg amputation. Smoking while diabetic is asking for trouble and undoes all the good effects of a healthy diet and exercise.
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It’s important to keep good control of diabetes, but it's easier said than done. Consider these 8 tips for better living with diabetes.