On September 27, 2021, the Turkish Anti-Smoking Association (TSSD) held a webinar titled “The Harmful Effects of Smoking on Diabetic Patient Nutrition.” The webinar was moderated by TSSD Executive Committee Chair and Board Member, Prof. Dr. Melahat Dönmez, and featured Dietitian Ayşe Üstün as the guest speaker.

During the seminar, Ms. Üstün provided an in-depth discussion on the adverse effects of smoking on the dietary regimen of diabetic patients. She elaborated on how smoking negatively impacts blood sugar control, increases complications, and generally harms the health of individuals with diabetes.