title: Characteristics of smokers with type 2 diabetes.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this secondary analysis was to identify the characteristics of smokers with type 2 diabetes, enrolled in a smoking cessation program.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  The health consequences of smoking are particularly severe for individuals with diabetes who smoke.
  
  
  METHODS
  The characteristics of 227 smokers with type 2 diabetes were analyzed to determine which traits were more likely to be associated with quit success.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Results of the data analysis indicate that smokers with type 2 diabetes were more likely to be abstinent 30 days and 6 months after the quit date if they attended a majority of the program classes and support groups; and used cessation medications. Expressing concerns about the expense of cigarettes was also associated with quit success at 6 months.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although studies have examined compliance with other diabetes care recommendations, few have evaluated the characteristics of individuals with diabetes who smoke.
authors.affiliation: 58 Cottonwood Lane, Westbury, New York 11590, North Shore University Hospital, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Center for Tobacco Control.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Folan
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 4416, USA. Electronic address: cls18@case.edu.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Savrin
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 4416, USA. Electronic address: pxm9@case.edu.
authors.forename: Patricia E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D012907:Smoking / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation
keywords: Diabetes; Smoking; Smoking cessation; Tobacco dependence; Tobacco dependence treatment