Smoking and diabetes

• Diabetes affects your heart and blood vessels
• Smoking also affects your heart and blood vessels
• If you have diabetes and smoke, the risk of heart disease, stroke and the risk of losing limbs is increased
• If you stop smoking, your risk reduces

Where do I go to quit?
• Your local health service can help you
• The Quitline provides counselling over the phone. The number is 131 848. You can ring this number at any time.
• Your doctor can give you support and refer you to other places to help you.