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booboo · 03-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Just wondering if there are any insulin-dependent diabetics on here who are using e-cigs? I know nicotine raises your blood sugar and if pg/vg are sweet, do they raise it too? Any experiences to share?

TropicalBob · 03-02-2009, 03:34 PM

Did you do a search on this? It's been discussed before, but I don't have links for you. Do a search.

PeteMcArthur · 03-02-2009, 04:36 PM

Doesn't make any difference to mine. The amount of VG/PG absorbed is tiny, really tiny. My BG doesn't change over what I expect. I'm not a doctor of course but I'm not convinced any gets into your digestive system.

booboo · 03-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Thanks, I looked it up, and did a bunch of reading, but nothing from an actual diabetic, lol. I have a diabetic friend I'd like to recommend these to, but don't want to mess with his blood sugar--he does that enough himself.
I am hypoglycemic, which if you don't know, basically means that every time you eat sugar, your body overreacts and makes too much insulin to correct it. So you end up with low blood sugar. Anyway, since vaping, my blood sugar has been crashing ALOT more than normal. Could be cuz I'm a fiend and ingesting 100 times more nicotine than normal, or the sweetness of the liquids (both pg and vg), or maybe I'm just vaping instead of eating, lol. Just wondering if anyone else with blood sugar issues noticed this? It's not a big deal for me, I just have to eat some protein and it balances me out, but for a diabetic, they might have to take a shot every time they vape too much or something.
On a good note, they do seem to calm my sweet cravings. Now I find myself craving meat like crazy....lol
Got beef??????

booboo · 03-04-2009, 03:52 AM

bump.............................................. ................................................st ill looking........................................

QueenInNC · 03-04-2009, 04:07 AM

I am of no help but wanted to say that I have been craving sweets like crazy! Vaping, quitting smoking or PMS? I guess I will know in a few days.

booboo · 03-04-2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queeninnc

i am of no help but wanted to say that i have been craving sweets like crazy! Vaping, quitting smoking or pms? I guess i will know in a few days.

......................lol:d

wonder · 03-04-2009, 04:14 PM

My daughter is a diabetic and I have a few friends that have it as well. Does anyone have any information as to why nicotine raises blood sugar? Just my own curiosity.

taz3cat · 03-04-2009, 05:18 PM

I went to the National libary of Medicine and found articles that said smoking analogs increased blood glucouse.

I found one that showed that smokeless tobacco did not raise glucouse leveles in rats.

I found 1 that showd that nicotine patches did not change glucouse leveles in human.

I found one that showed that stress was a big factor.

I get under a great deal of stress I have Diabetes, it takes a lot of stress but it drives my doctors crazy.

I may be silly but if you smoke analogs and get nicotine and you vape and get nicotine which is best for you? I am not saying safest. Just which is the better choice.

booboo · 03-05-2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonder

My daughter is a diabetic and I have a few friends that have it as well. Does anyone have any information as to why nicotine raises blood sugar? Just my own curiosity.

Joel's Library - Nicotine Withdrawal & Blood Sugar

03-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
booboo Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 428	Diabetics? Just wondering if there are any insulin-dependent diabetics on here who are using e-cigs? I know nicotine raises your blood sugar and if pg/vg are sweet, do they raise it too? Any experiences to share? __________________

03-02-2009, 04:36 PM	#3
PeteMcArthur It all ended in tears Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 781	Doesn't make any difference to mine. The amount of VG/PG absorbed is tiny, really tiny. My BG doesn't change over what I expect. I'm not a doctor of course but I'm not convinced any gets into your digestive system. __________________

03-02-2009, 04:37 PM	#4
booboo Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 428	Thanks, I looked it up, and did a bunch of reading, but nothing from an actual diabetic, lol. I have a diabetic friend I'd like to recommend these to, but don't want to mess with his blood sugar--he does that enough himself. I am hypoglycemic, which if you don't know, basically means that every time you eat sugar, your body overreacts and makes too much insulin to correct it. So you end up with low blood sugar. Anyway, since vaping, my blood sugar has been crashing ALOT more than normal. Could be cuz I'm a fiend and ingesting 100 times more nicotine than normal, or the sweetness of the liquids (both pg and vg), or maybe I'm just vaping instead of eating, lol. Just wondering if anyone else with blood sugar issues noticed this? It's not a big deal for me, I just have to eat some protein and it balances me out, but for a diabetic, they might have to take a shot every time they vape too much or something. On a good note, they do seem to calm my sweet cravings. Now I find myself craving meat like crazy....lol Got beef?????? __________________

03-04-2009, 03:52 AM	#5
booboo Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 428	bump.............................................. ................................................st ill looking........................................ __________________

03-04-2009, 04:14 PM	#8
wonder USA Supplier Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Posts: 112	My daughter is a diabetic and I have a few friends that have it as well. Does anyone have any information as to why nicotine raises blood sugar? Just my own curiosity. __________________ Dan http://www.smokelesswonder.com

03-02-2009, 03:34 PM	#2
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	Did you do a search on this? It's been discussed before, but I don't have links for you. Do a search.

03-04-2009, 04:07 AM	#6
QueenInNC ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Posts: 1,670	I am of no help but wanted to say that I have been craving sweets like crazy! Vaping, quitting smoking or PMS? I guess I will know in a few days.

03-04-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
taz3cat ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Arthur, Texas Posts: 1,129	I went to the National libary of Medicine and found articles that said smoking analogs increased blood glucouse. I found one that showed that smokeless tobacco did not raise glucouse leveles in rats. I found 1 that showd that nicotine patches did not change glucouse leveles in human. I found one that showed that stress was a big factor. I get under a great deal of stress I have Diabetes, it takes a lot of stress but it drives my doctors crazy. I may be silly but if you smoke analogs and get nicotine and you vape and get nicotine which is best for you? I am not saying safest. Just which is the better choice. __________________ actions speak louder than words, do a iittle everyday to save our PV's Last edited by taz3cat; 03-04-2009 at 05:20 PM. Reason: correct a word

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