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Nicotine Dependence as a Prognostic Factor for Glycaemic Control in Non-Diabetic Smokers: A Nationwide Korean Survey
Ji Hyeon Park1,2,3, Yoo Jeong Lee4, In Cheol Hwang
1Department of General Surgery, Gil Medical Centre, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
This study examined the independent relationship between nicotine dependence and glycaemic indices among non-diabetic smokers. Data from 672 non-diabetic smokers who participated in a nationwide Korean survey were analysed. The glycaemic indices examined were serum fasting glucose and glycated haemoglobin. Nicotine dependence was assessed using the time to first cigarette after arising. Covariates included demographics, health-related habits, comorbidities, and daily smoking amount. Stepwise multivariate regression analysis showed that nicotine dependence was significantly related to both glycaemic indices, independently of confounders, including the amount smoked daily. In conclusion, this study shows that nicotine dependence is independently associated with glycaemic control among non-diabetic smokers. Key Words: Glycated haemoglobin, Glycaemic control, Nicotine dependence, Smoking.
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