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I Have A 16 Year Boy With Diabetes I, Is Smoking Dangerous To His Condition?

I have a 16 year boy with diabetis I, is smoking pot dangerous to his condition? I have a 16 year boy with diabetis I, is smoking pot dangerous to his condition?
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yes diabetes is itself a risk factor for heart disease,kidney disease and smoking is itself a risk factor for the heart disease and lung disease. if both are there they will have additive effect
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I Have A 16 Year Boy With Diabetes I, Is Smoking Dangerous To His Condition?

yes diabetes is itself a risk factor for heart disease,kidney disease and smoking is itself a risk factor for the heart disease and lung disease. if both are there they will have additive effect