Diabetic and chews tobacco

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Asked for Female, 33 Years

Hi Doctor, My husband recently was diagnosed with diabetes with high sugar. He also chews tobacco frequently. Kindly suggest how do I get rid of his habit, any alternative to chewing tobacco, as he can't quit it altogether at once.

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Dr. J Ravikiran

Diabetologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Connect please

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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad

General Physician 10 yrs exp Bareilly

Kindly contact rehabilitation center.

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Dr. Raveendran S R

Diabetologist 17 yrs exp Chennai

Hi., First he needs to understand that both conditions can affect his health including sexual health. Need to plan for a proper dose of medicine for Diabetes, diet, exercise.

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Dr. Aniruddh Gautam

Diabetologist 6 yrs exp Bareilly

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First he have to focus on maintaining blood sugar at desired level, then he can try nicotine gummies available easily in market for tobacco addiction.

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