Smoking is bad news - there's no way round it!
For people without diabetes, smoking is a problem for later (in life) - it causes diseases that affect people after many years. But if you have diabetes, it affects you everyday because it makes your body resistant to insulin.

You will find it harder to get your glucose under control if you smoke. But if you do smoke, and many people do, you should be prepared to work a bit harder to control your glucose. If you smoke occasionally, like at a party, you should be extra careful afterwards.

Thinking about quitting?
Talk to your doctor or nurse. They can help.