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Compared to non-smokers, average HbA1c increase was 0.27% in current smokers with a smoking duration of 30 years and 0.38% for smoking 40 pack-years

Tooth Discoloration Nicotine is easily absorbed by your teeth

Cold turkey can work, depending on how long and how much you smoke