November is American Diabetes Month and the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is reminding residents that smoking is linked to type 2 diabetes. According to the press release, Smoking increases the risk for diabetes by up to 40% and the risk increases the more cigarettes a person smokes. They also say smoking is detrimental to people who are already diabetic. Those who want to quit smoking can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, or visit QuitNowIndiana.com.