We were surprised by the findings associating prediabetes with e-cigarettes because they are touted as a safer alternative, which we now know is not the case, said Biswal
Clinical Tips : Use the 5As or Ask, Advise, Help model: Ask about tobacco and vaping at every visit Advise on risks and benefits of quitting Help with cessation plan, referrals, and follow-ups Address Barriers: Normalize relapse and provide non-judgmental support Consider co-existing mental health needs Offer carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring as a motivational tool Include family/partner in cessation plans when possible Behavioural Counseling and Brief Interventions Key Clinical Takeaways Behavioural counselling is first-line treatment for nicotine cessation in pregnancy
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This tobacco had been sitting sealed in my drawer for 5 and a half years before being opened
It underlined that people who vape are using a product whose risks are yet to be fully determined and could be exposing themselves to chemicals with adverse health effects
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