Review shows smoking linked to diabetes - UPI

Swiss researcher says a review of studies links smoking with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Carole Willi of the University of Lausanne led a systemic review and meta-analysis of 25 studies -- encompassing a total of 1.2 million participants -- that shows active smokers have a 44 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with non-smokers.

Further analysis suggests a dose-response relationship between smoking and diabetes, with an increased risk of 61 percent for those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes/day. The association also is weaker for former smokers....