Type 2 How to quit chewing tobacco?

venky143

Newbie
Messages
2
Type of diabetes
Family member
Treatment type
Insulin
Hello,
My dad aged 52 is a Type 2 diabetic on insulin for past 15 years. He has developed this habit of chewing tobacco for past 10 years. This is affecting his BG levels even further and making things even complicated. He has tried to quit, but is not able to stop at once.
I want to help him in transition from his dependency on chewing tobacco.
Could you suggest alternatives or ways my dad can help quit chewing tobacco bearing in mind that he is also a type 2 diabetic.
Thanks for all your suggestions.

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azure

Expert
Messages
9,780
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
@venkygec Has he asked his GP for help? That might be a good start if he hasn't.

Chewing substitutes could be things like sugar free chewing gum, but I would guess a doctor might be able to help with any nicotine withdrawal best.