James: “I Can’t Be Diabetic and Smoke Too”

A former smoker’s story

When James was told he had diabetes, he knew he had to stop smoking in order to better manage his health. His healthcare provider told him that he needed to exercise more, and he found that smoking cigarettes made exercising difficult. For James, this became an important reason to quit smoking for good.

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Commit to Quit

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Here are some steps to start you off on your goal to becoming smoke-free.

 

DevElop a Plan

One of the keys to a successful quit is preparation. A great way to prepare to quit smoking is to create a quit plan.

MANAGE YOUR CRAVINGS

When a craving is triggered, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.

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Find and share your motivation to quit smoking on CDCTobaccoFree. Social support can help you beat nicotine addiction and live a smoke-free life.

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