E-Cigarettes May Be An Alternative For Those Who Can't Use Nicotine Patches Or Gums
As we look deeper into the e cigarette, it lends itself to more and more potential applications in the smokers society.

GAINESVILLE, FL, June 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- While there are many people in the United States that have been trying to stop smoking for years, some of those people have been forced to attempt to quit without aids such as nicotine patches due to medical reasons.

"I can't use nicotine patches because I'm diabetic," says Linda of Benton County, Tennessee. "And the gums make me sick. I know I need to quit, but it's a mental addiction."

Linda isn't alone, because approximately 8% of the population in the United States is diabetic. Warnings on nicotine patches state that insulin-dependent diabetics should not use nicotine patches, but e-cigarettes, with physician approval, may be an acceptable alternative.

"We don't want anyone who's diabetic to have this "ah-ha!" moment and run out to buy an e-cigarette just because we say it may be an alternative to the nicotine patches they aren't able to use," says Tiffany of Ecigarettesnational.com. "We're not doctors here. We just want people to be aware that there could be potential and to talk to their doctor before making a decision. Medical conditions such as diabetes have to be managed very carefully and we don't want to put anyone in danger by telling them to "go, switch now, buy TODAY"."

In contrast, pregnant women are unable to use nicotine patches or gums, but are also not able to use e cigarettes, according to retailers and manufacturers.

"If you're pregnant, we don't want you using our products," says Tiffany. "It's as simple as that. People use our products when they can't have a real cigarette most of the time, but we discourage pregnant and breast-feeding women from using our products entirely."

Nicotine patches and gums may also be more expensive than the average e-cigarette. While a pack of nicotine patches can cost around $40, the average e-cigarette starter kit is close to $70 and comes with cartridges that are close to the equivalent of 5 days of cigarettes. At a going rate of around $2 per cartridge after that, smokers who are on a budget may find the option more appealing.

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