Abrupt Increase in Glucose Intolerance after Smoking Cessation Therapy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Smoking contributes to impaired glucose tolerance. Cigarette smokers generally gain weight after smoking cessation, and such weight gain is believed to contribute to the worsening of dyslipidemia and glucose intolerance. In the guideline for smoking cessation therapy in Japan, patients should be examined five times in a 12-week therapeutic period (on their first visit and after 2 [second visit], 4 [third visit], 8 [fourth visit], and 12 weeks [final visit] and treated for nicotine dependence.
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- DOI 10.23937/2378-3656/1410116
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