Combining diabetes with other risk factors such as obesity or high triglyceride levels greatly increases the risk of heart disease. Combining diabetes with other risk factors such as obesity or high triglyceride levels greatly increases the risk of heart disease. If you have diabetes and you smoke, you are at risk for more complications than is a person who has diabetes but doesn't smoke. Smoking slows down the blood flow and raises blood pressure. This can harm blood vessels in the heart, eyes, and kidneys.
True Smoking slows down the blood flow and raises blood pressure.
This can harm blood vessels in the heart, eyes, and kidneys. If you have high blood sugar levels, you tend to have less ability to fend off harmful bacteria. You should treat cuts right away, washing minor cuts with soap and water. Do not use Mercurochrome antiseptic, alcohol, or iodine to clean skin because they are too harsh. Use an antibiotic cream or ointment only if your doctor recommends it.