Vaping and Diabetes

[SharonCC]

I've been vaping since July. Last week, I got a friend started. She's been doing really well. However she was diagnosed with diabetes two days ago. How does vaping affect diabetes?

 

[DJ_Kalee]

I don't think it does all artificial sweeteners. I've been shedding some football season tailgating pounds since January on the Atkins diet which relies heavily on low blood sugar and I've dropped 20 lbs since January. My conclusion is that it hasn't effected my blood sugar. I typically take down 5-10 ml a day.

 

[suziewright]

I am an insulin dependent diabetic. I test my blood sugar daily. I have been vaping for 2 months now. My blood sugar has not been affected.

 

[SharonCC]

Thanks! She'll be happy to hear that!

 

[hawkizefan]

Type 1 diabetic myself and vaping has been a non issue with me. That in no way means it won't have an effect on your friends blood sugars. Diabetes is a fickle affliction that doesn't treat everyone the same. I would urge your friend to check blood sugars before and after vaping to see if it does affect glucose levels.

 

[tidegirl]

Some people can be more sensitive to artificial sweeteners than others. I would think she would be fine with vaping, but I would +1 hawkize's suggestion to check her sugars. If push comes to shove and she can't handle the sweeteners, she could always vape unflavored or unsweet juices.

 

[jplanet]

Over time, nicotine will have a negative effect on the circulation to the kidneys, whether from smoking, vaping, patches, or any other means. There are no warning signs of this happening, it is just something that once it becomes apparent, it's too late to do anything about it, so, it is beneficial for any diabetic who is vaping to set a goal of stepping down to 0 nic eventually.

 

[SharonCC]

I hadn't thought of using 0 nicotine. That may be doable...She'll be checking with her doctor in any case. Thanks guys!

 

[zapatengo]

I have had diabetes for 35+ years and been vaping for over a year. I have seen no changes in blood sugar whatsoever. If anything I am doing better. Also, coming off the blood pressure pills was a plus. My Docs are believers when it comes to vaping.

 

[SharonCC]

Over time, nicotine will have a negative effect on the circulation to the kidneys, whether from smoking, vaping, patches, or any other means. There are no warning signs of this happening, it is just something that once it becomes apparent, it's too late to do anything about it, so, it is beneficial for any diabetic who is vaping to set a goal of stepping down to 0 nic eventually.

This is the exact advice the doctor gave. Due to the negative effect on circulation, she'll have to give up the nicotine.

 

[zippersnapper]

I am an insulin dependent diabetic. I test my blood sugar daily. I have been vaping for 2 months now. My blood sugar has not been affected.

Same here...no problem, but the above mentioned Nic & Blood circulation is very true..

 

[Unforeseen]

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