Cannabis and its effect on diabetes

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http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recreational-drugs/cannabis.html

Very little research has been conducted on cannabis use and diabetes.

Negative effects of cannabis
Studies that have investigated this subject suggest that cannabis can have a number of effects on blood glucose control, depending on dosage. These include:

Memory and concentration-related problems which may affect glycemic control.
Raised appetite, or 'munchies' - a craving for sweet/fatty food, which can subsequently lead to hyperglycemia (abnormally high blood sugar levels)
Impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycemia when heavily used.

Possible benefits of cannabis
However, some studies, albeit animal-based ones, in recent years have highlighted a number of potential health benefits of cannabis for diabetics.

A research paper published by the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (AAMC) suggested that cannabis can help:

Stabilise blood sugars - a large body of anecdotal evidence is building among diabetics to support this.
Suppress some of the arterial inflammation commonly experienced by diabetics, which can lead to cardiovascular disease
Prevent nerve inflammation and ease the pain of neuropathy - the most common complication of diabetes - by stimulating receptors in the body and brain.
Lower blood pressure over time, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and other diabetes complications
Keep blood vessels open and improve circulation.
Relieve muscle cramps and the pain of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
Be used to make topical creams to relieve neuropathic pain and tingling in hands and feet
Cannabis compounds have also been shown to reduce intra-ocular pressure (the fluid pressure within the eye) considerably in people with glaucoma - a type of eye disease that is caused by conditions that severely restrict blood flow to the eye, such as severe diabetic retinopathy.

Treatment for obesity
Furthermore, researchers at GW Pharmaceuticals in England have revealed that cannabis could be used to treat obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

They discovered two compounds from cannabis leaves that can increase the amount of energy the body burns.

Insulin benefits
Tests in mice showed the compounds - THCV and cannabidiol - boosted the animals’ metabolism, leading to lower levels of cholesterol in the blood and fat in the liver, while THCV was also found to have a number of insulin benefits.