will mega amounts of vit c affect your blood sugar?
I don't know if they make it sugar free - seems like they would have some kind of it.
MSM helps for all kinds of things and very little interactions or side effects.
could be your body trying to clear out the crud, but good idea to check it out.
maybe a different brand or type of patch won't cause the dryness so much??
hang in there
tips and suggestions - I didn't know this-
[ Cravings associated to sugar levels
When you stop smoking, your body reacts very quickly to the lack of nicotine in your system. Over the course of three to five days, you are likely to experience a number of the following physical symptoms as the toxins are flushed from your body:
* Increased irritability, frustration, or anger
* Anxiety, tension or nervousness
* Restlessness
* Difficulty concentrating
* Fatigue
* Headaches
* Trouble sleeping
* Increased appetite and weight gain
As you smoke, nicotine is absorbed into your bloodstream and within 3 minutes, chemical reactions cause your body to trigger the release of sugar. After quitting, you may feel dizzy, restless, nervous or even have strong headaches. This is because you are lacking the immediate release of sugar that cigarettes provide – and why you may have a bigger appetite. These sugar-related cravings should only last a few days until your body adjusts to this new smoke-less state of being. So, for the first 3 or 4 days after you quit, make sure you keep your sugar levels a bit higher than usual by drinking plenty of juice. It will help prevent the craving symptoms triggered by a lack of sugar and help your body re-adjust back to normal.
Smoking cessation and high sugar levels
When you quit smoking try eating healthier. Cravings can lead to over-eating to make up for the lack of instant sugar that was released in your body when you were smoking. Speak to a nutritionist if you are concerned, high sugar levels can be dangerous.
For more information, read Tips for a Healthy Diet : Guidelines for developing a plan for healthy eating
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http://www.helpguide.org/mental/quit...n.htm#cravings
http://www.smokefree.gov/quit-smoking/index.html
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=117062