CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Bill B.: Life Is So Different

Bill started smoking as a teenager—and ignored his doctor's warning that smoking could make his diabetes much worse. In this emotional video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Bill explains how much his life changed. He quit smoking before he turned 40, but not before losing a leg, kidney function, and the sight in one eye. Bill died from heart disease at age 42.


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[haroldgoodrich]

Bill succumbed to his health problems Sunday evening August 3 2014. He was outdoors working on a project. He greatly loved by his family. I know. He's my brother in law. Bill, you will be missed, bro.

[lduranceau]

Thank you Bill, and bless your heart for sharing your misfortune with us.

[kochubinu]

Bill my thoughts are with you. I was a smoker until a month ago before Doctors discovered my 2 blocked arteries. What a big mistake we did. Hope we live better forgetting past

[jaydedjen]

I'm diabetic... So glad I never went through with trying that first cigarette...

[kriscross]

Thank you for being so inspirational ! Your a good person and I'm glad your safe and alive !!!

[bkingdesa]

Thank you Bill for having the courage and strength to share your powerful message. Smoking will rob you of your years of life and significantly diminish the enjoyment of your life. When you life with diabetes and add smoking, your ability to avoid diabetic complications becomes virtually impossible.

[nh]

These videos really help keep a quit going

[Lzy]

My mum smokes I try to stop her like hiding her smokes but i get into trouble and when she saw the terri ad she turned it off I'm 10 years old and I'm terrified

[a.v.j.w.]

Smoking make problems a lot worse.Does that mean something to you?



It gives you something to talk about to help you become a non-smoker.