Blood Test results - a wake up call!

Hi, My name is Matt. I am a 26 yr old male who smoked about 15-20 per day. I work pretty long hrs and I used the cigarettes as my excuse to get out the office and take a break.. How Wrong Was I?? This is my new saying when I feel like I want one.

I was feeling generally unwell and went to the Doc, he did blood tests and nothing was crazy different. I went back about 6 days later and asked him to check me for Diabetes as I had had a dry mouth, So So thirsty no matter what or how much I drank, passing urine throught the night too. Anyway, I got tested and Yes its Diabetes. I stopped on the spot of Smoking. I did have one the next day but a slip up either way.

I was using Champix at my 2nd attempt of quitting and really was not ready to quit before the Diabetes. I was a week into Champix and had another week to go before my QUIT DAY.... Bang off them. 

Although the Ciggies did not give me Diabetes on their own, the bad diet, smokes, stress, Drinking too much Coke and Genetics means I am about 15 yrs early for stabbing myself with Insulin.. Oh well. ha ha A very good reason to get my butt into Gear.

So anyway, I am fighting the cravings, taking my medication and now have been a non smoker for 10 days. No fast food, No fizzy drinks, and no smokes. Congrats to me. woop woop lol

I already feel better, I am caughing in the mornings but onwrds and upwards. My skin feels better, I have more energy, I am more vibrant, in all getting better...

I would love to chat with people who have given up and are on the way of making their lives better everyday they are a NON - SMOKER.... Keep up the good work people. We are not alone.

Matt