The importance of stopping smoking for people with Diabetes.

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The importance of stopping smoking for people with Diabetes.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains the benefits of stopping smoking for people with Diabetes. He talks about it being a risk factor for Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves to the feet) as well as for Peripheral Vascular Disease (narrowing of arteries supplies the feet) and Coronary Artery disease (narrowing of arteries to the heart).

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