Abstract P383: Smoking Cessation and Weight Change in Relation to Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Introduction: Some studies suggested that smoking cessation could result in short-term weight gain, deterioration in glycemic control, and worsening of some diabetic symptoms. It is unclear whether weight gain following smoking cessation might mitigate the health benefits among adults with diabetes. Hypothesis: Smoking cessation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality among individuals with...