Vaping and diabetes

[Flyer]

In my browsing of this forum, I have found a few threads on this subject. Several posts indicate the their glucose increases with vaping. I tried vaping several months ago and found that mine did too (type 2 using insulin and metformin). I was using a menthol flavored juice. This discouraged me from vaping and I returned to cigars. 5 days ago, I walked past a mall kiosk and stopped to look around. I found that they had tobacco flavored juice and decided to try vaping again. I purchased a disposable with a few carts of tobacco flavored juice. I have monitored my glucose for the past 5 days now and am very happy to report that vaping tobacco jucie (pg-based) has not affected my glucose at all. Hope this helps other diabetics get off cigarettes/cigars.

 

[Beans]

Congratulations flyer, I'm happy you found something that works for you. It's great info to share also. Thank you

 

[Reidus]

Some of the vendors will tell you if their juice will affect your glucose levels. Generally, I think it's the dessert and/or the fruit that most likely would affect them.

 

[Flyer]

Thanks Reidus. Checking with the juice venders is a good idea. I never thought to ask them, but will in the future.

 

[kingcobra]

I'm not diabetic but I have noticed that the sweeter flavors have had a sugar like effect so you might want to be careful with those.

 

[Flyer]

I'm sure you're right kingcobra. I was a little surprised that the menthol flavor had such a big effect on my glucose. Doesn't really taste sweet. I haven't seen this mentioned on any of the other diabetes related threads.

 

[vegan]

I wonder if this is why I am gaining weight? I am using lower nic levels but am probably vaping more. I usually get sweet flavors. Probably gained 5 or so pounds in the last month. Is the blood sugar change a significant change? or negligible?

 

[kingcobra]

I wouldn't think that this would make you gain weight, although if it makes you eat more of the real thing it might

 

[Flyer]

When vaping the menthol flavor, glucose went up significantly...I am diabetic. I don't think a non-diabetic's glucose would be as affected though since their metabolism is healthy.

 

[classwife]

Welcome, in Health, Safety and E-Smoking there are many threads regarding blood sugar & vaping...

 

[msmistie]

I have diabetes myself and was conserned about vaping when I started. I found out that most if all ejuice makers use sugar substitutes instead of sugar in there flavorings (correct me if Im wrong please). I think the culprit is nicotine. Nicotine has been shown to increase blood sugar levels in studys. Do you know how much mg's of nicotine your vaping? Although I vape 24 mg's and dont have any problems at all.

 

[Uncle]

Oh - I hear you loud and clear on this one. It has been "My" major problem since I started almost a year ago. Matter of fact, I have been looking for "My" one "True Tobacco Menthol" to become my all day "Vape" so I can finally get off "analogs" and there are many wonderful people and Vendors that have tried to help me in this endeavor - however in the beginning any Menthol "Nic-Juice" I tried - all I could taste was sweet candy like mint (i.e. Peppermint/Spearmint/Gum flavorings/Toothpaste, etc.) . . . AND since then, I have continue to try many other "Nic-Juices" also only to find there are many "Nic-Juices" that use some form of sweetener as a additive, especially the "Food/Fruit/Drink" Flavors - even "Tobacco's," especially those that have "Sweet Undertones". . . Which in itself is not a problem for many people, however for Diabetics it can be a problem and for some does have a major effect on their glucose levels.

AND as for the artificial sweeteners on Diabetics - let's just say they can be just as harmful:

The Bad Effects Of Artificial Sweeteners On Diabetics | LIVESTRONG.COM

and . . .

Sugar substitute - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So, if I may be so bold to suggest, just keep that in mind when chosing what "Nic-Juices" you may want . . .

I hope this information is helpful . . .

 

[dirtysimpleclean]

wow never thought vaping could affect diabetes

 

[DaveP]

My blood sugar levels have been at the top of the normal range since I gained about 25 pounds through the 90s. Lately, especially since the top range went from 109 down to 99, I've been over the top. Losing 16 pounds dropped my lab test readings about 12 points, as the doctor predicted it would.

My goal is to be 25 pounds lighter by the end of the year. We'll see what happens to the readings.

 

[vegan]

Nicotine (or at least smoking) definitely affects glucose. I am not diabetic, so I don't check my blood sugar, but I did worry that smoking would at some point induce diabetes. I've been vaping for a year and recently I went from 12 mg nic to 9 a few weeks ago, hoping to keep reducing nic intake. It doesn't help that I got a bunch of new gear to play with.

Maybe I have been unknowingly eating more due to nic reduction... not sure.

 

[Wackyjak]

I thought besides whatever sugar is in the juice the VG also metabolizes into glucose??? Where as the PG turns to lactic acid??

 

[vegan]

sounds right. i use 100% vg with extra sweet fruity flavors.

 

[M3mph1s]

Very interesting stuff here. I'll be sure to share with the vapers at work as I know one of them has a family history of diabetes, and his dad does a LOT of vaping.

 

[higskies]

Good to know. Diabetes runs in my family.

 

[sailorman]

From what I gather, it's pretty well established that nicotine reduces the effect of insulin. You should consult a doctor about this but I very much doubt it's the sweeteners. Nicotine is the logical suspect here. As a vaso-constrictor, it's not that great for diabetics in general, but it's effect on your body's reaction to insulin may call for some adjustments to be made.