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I am diabetic and i smoke hookah occasionally like every 2 months, will it affect me?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: but smoking in general is bad and worse for diabetics who may have vascular complications

Dr Grindstaff and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/28/2014

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A member asked:

I am diabetic and i smoke hookah occasionally like every 2 months, will it affect me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Dr Grindstaff and another doctor agreed

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