Pretty much anyone who smokes knows that it’s important to quit. Smoking affects so many aspects of your health, and it definitely has an impact on your diabetes management. But, according to the website smokefree.gov, “Many ex-smokers say quitting was the hardest thing they ever did.” However, millions of Americans have quit smoking, so it can be done. Read on to learn the whys and hows of quitting smoking and find out what’s worked for others.
Why is smoking so addictive?
Think back to when you started smoking. Maybe you were a teenager or a young adult. Maybe you had friends or parents who smoked. You might have seen ads, TV shows or movies that glamorized smoking. But once you start to smoke, it’s all too easy to get hooked thanks to nicotine, an addictive substance found in
