Diabetes and Marijuana

SammySess · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2009, 02:28 PM

Hey guys,

I've been a type 1 diabetic for 12 years now. Diabetes is not simply "he/she cant eat sugar". It requires steady control of sugar levels with regular testing and regular injections. I take 4 injections a day to keep my sugar level stable.

Later on in life complications can rise up. Losing kidneys, eye sight, getting nerve damage.

I read an article somewhere that marijuana was able to keep blood sugars stable, preventing high glucose spikes. It also helped blood flow around the body, especially to the legs and eyes which helps prevent complications.

Just thought it was interesting,

Sammy

L Rag · #2 (**permalink**) 05-11-2009, 02:31 PM

Yeah that's really interesting. I've got a couple of friends who are diabetic, one of them has to inject himself shitloads, I swear every time I see him hes injecting himself. The other I haven't seen, but I'm sure he does it alot. They both blaze hardout, haven't asked them about the effect it has on their blood sugar levels. I should ask em.

Storm Crow · #3 (**permalink**) 05-11-2009, 03:24 PM

Cannabis can be quite helpful in managing the effects of diabetes. Got your printer warmed up? I'm just going to copy and paste the lot- easier than going through and picking a few.

Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes
Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes, Study Says - NORML

Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy
Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy

Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model
Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model

Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol
Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes -- El-Remessy et al. 168 (1): 235 -- American Journal of Pathology

The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therapies
IngentaConnect The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therap...

Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes
Unbound MEDLINE | Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal article

Cannabidiol reduces the development of diabetes in an animal study
IACM-Bulletin

Getting Eye On Cannabinoids
Getting Eye On Cannabinoids: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]

Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics
Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]

The synthetic cannabinoid HU-210 attenuates neural damage in diabetic mice
Diabetes | Evolutionism | Dr. Bob Melamede

Cannabidiol arrests onset of autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice
CSA: Cannabis Research - Diabetes

Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption
Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption

Biological effects of THC and a lipophilic cannabis extract on normal and insulin resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes
Unbound MEDLINE | Biological effects of THC and a lipophilic cannabis extract on normal and insulin resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Journal article

That ought to keep you busy for a while! (hint- if you type a word such as "adipocytes" and "definition" into a search engine- it will pop out what it means in English)

Granny

thegrassybowl · #4 (**permalink**) 05-11-2009, 10:36 PM

I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 13 years myself, so I can definitely relate. It's tough because of the discipline involved, and I personally cannot wait until medical marijuana is available where I live. It seems like almost everything hurts diabetics instead of helps, so I'm glad that marijuana is an exception! Good luck with your blood sugars. I hope that it's not too much longer that we have to deal with this condition. I hate for any child to have to go through what we went through.

SC BeachBoy · #5 (**permalink**) 05-11-2009, 11:08 PM

I've been diabetic for just a little over a year now and I used to be a big drinker but once my kidneys started to hurt I switched over to mj and I feel a ton better. It definitely helps me when I have big swings in bg and I feel that it also helps stabilize my numbers too. I have an appt to get my mmj card on Saturday, can't wait!!

Storm Crow · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 12:15 AM

And you guys know about stevia? Super sweet, zero calories and doesn't mess with the blood sugar. It comes from a plant (sometimes available at Walmart) and 1/8 of a teaspoon really sweetens a pint of strong tea. I buy mine online at Owl's Nest Plantation for about $35 a pound. Sounds like a lot, until you realize that lasts me about a year - and Granny drinks a LOT of tea! Plus I use it in baking. Many stores sell a little jar of it for around $12. It comes in liquid and powdered forms.

I'm type 2, controlled with diet and weight loss.

Granny

SC BeachBoy · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 02:09 AM

I actually don't know about Stevia but I will definitely look into it. Thanks for the valuable info Granny!

Puppy Whirl · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 05:14 AM

My younger sister has had type 1 for many years. She controls it really well though, we're blessed to never have had to go to the hospital because of it. She doesn't smoke at all or do anything as far as I know, but just thought I'd share.

Remember to donate money to JDRF and fund that stem cell research! We do The Walk every year and raise thousands of dollars, it's probably my favorite philanthropic event. Events like that really help me see the good side in humanity, all the big corporations and family teams alike giving tons of money for such a good cause.

Oh, and my sister uses Stevia as a sweetener as well. She's more partial to Equal though, I believe.

SammySess · #9 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC BeachBoy

I've been diabetic for just a little over a year now and I used to be a big drinker but once my kidneys started to hurt I switched over to mj and I feel a ton better. It definitely helps me when I have big swings in bg and I feel that it also helps stabilize my numbers too. I have an appt to get my mmj card on Saturday, can't wait!!

Right? WHenever i drink now my kidneys ache like hell, i get headaches and my body feels like it shuts down. I also throw up easily. I started drinking like 3 years ago on occasions. I could chug vodka, take tequila shots, sip champagne (har har) but now it all has such bad effects on me i can only have like 2 or 3 beers without screwing up completely.

When i tried MJ, it was so much better, clearer and my body didnt feel like it had to shut down. Most of all, it didn't feel like i had a poison inside me.

SC BeachBoy · #10 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SammySess

Right? WHenever i drink now my kidneys ache like hell, i get headaches and my body feels like it shuts down. I also throw up easily. I started drinking like 3 years ago on occasions. I could chug vodka, take tequila shots, sip champagne (har har) but now it all has such bad effects on me i can only have like 2 or 3 beers without screwing up completely.

When i tried MJ, it was so much better, clearer and my body didnt feel like it had to shut down. Most of all, it didn't feel like i had a poison inside me.

Glad to hear that mj has worked for you too! I'm amazed how crappy I feel after a few beers now, I miss the booze but I don't miss feeling like crap. Toking is much better!

illadelphin · #11 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 03:19 AM

type I for 6 years now. my last two a1c's have been 6.3, and ran at 7.5 for 2 years before that. i am stoked.

i currently have been trying to get MMJ in CO for diabetes, but its been hard..

honestly I think it would help me out even more because of the ADD meds I am on, i dont sleep, and because of my fucked sleep pattern, i dont eat nearly as much as I should and it causes spikes in my sugar levels.. i would think MMJ would help me greately.

can anyone offer me some advice on getting MMJ for my diabetes?

floating_by · #12 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 03:47 AM

Hey all, diabetic here as well. Type I for 30 years. Insulin pumper for about 9 or 10 years now.

There was a good thread not long ago with all of the diabetics chiming in. Here it is:
http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-m...-pot-head.html

SC BeachBoy · #13 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illadelphin

type I for 6 years now. my last two a1c's have been 6.3, and ran at 7.5 for 2 years before that. i am stoked.

i currently have been trying to get MMJ in CO for diabetes, but its been hard..

honestly I think it would help me out even more because of the ADD meds I am on, i dont sleep, and because of my fucked sleep pattern, i dont eat nearly as much as I should and it causes spikes in my sugar levels.. i would think MMJ would help me greately.

can anyone offer me some advice on getting MMJ for my diabetes?

Hey Illa, I've had type 1 for about a year and a half and I've already noticed changes in my body. The most difficult is the RLS which keeps me up at night. All I did was go to my dr, tell them I wanted something to help and I asked for a copy of my records and their were no questions asked. I am taking that copy as well as my diagnosing records to my appt for mmj this Sat and I shouldn't have any problems getting it. I feel your pain b/c there is nothing worse than a bad night of sleep for us diabetics. I'll keep you posted.

SC BeachBoy · #14 (**permalink**) 05-18-2009, 02:51 AM

Just a quick follow up...

I got my prescrip this weekend. I asked the dr. if I was just a diabteic without any other complications would they have prescribed it and he said yes. That since there are so many potential issues with diabetes and that mmj has so many benefits that they prescribe it for any type 1 or 2.

Going to the dispenseray was a trip, talk about a kid in a candy store! I picked up 6 different strains, some edibles, some kief and some hash.

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#1 (permalink) 05-11-2009, 02:28 PM
SammySess Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 56	Diabetes and Marijuana Hey guys, I've been a type 1 diabetic for 12 years now. Diabetes is not simply "he/she cant eat sugar". It requires steady control of sugar levels with regular testing and regular injections. I take 4 injections a day to keep my sugar level stable. Later on in life complications can rise up. Losing kidneys, eye sight, getting nerve damage. I read an article somewhere that marijuana was able to keep blood sugars stable, preventing high glucose spikes. It also helped blood flow around the body, especially to the legs and eyes which helps prevent complications. Just thought it was interesting, Sammy

#2 (permalink) 05-11-2009, 02:31 PM
L Rag ain't got nothin but love Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aotearoa, NZ Posts: 3,923	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana Yeah that's really interesting. I've got a couple of friends who are diabetic, one of them has to inject himself shitloads, I swear every time I see him hes injecting himself. The other I haven't seen, but I'm sure he does it alot. They both blaze hardout, haven't asked them about the effect it has on their blood sugar levels. I should ask em. __________________

#3 (permalink) 05-11-2009, 03:24 PM
Storm Crow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 917	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana Cannabis can be quite helpful in managing the effects of diabetes. Got your printer warmed up? I'm just going to copy and paste the lot- easier than going through and picking a few. Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes, Study Says - NORML Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes -- El-Remessy et al. 168 (1): 235 -- American Journal of Pathology The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therapies IngentaConnect The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therap... Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes Unbound MEDLINE \| Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal article Cannabidiol reduces the development of diabetes in an animal study IACM-Bulletin Getting Eye On Cannabinoids Getting Eye On Cannabinoids: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp] Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp] The synthetic cannabinoid HU-210 attenuates neural damage in diabetic mice Diabetes \| Evolutionism \| Dr. Bob Melamede Cannabidiol arrests onset of autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice CSA: Cannabis Research - Diabetes Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption Biological effects of THC and a lipophilic cannabis extract on normal and insulin resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes Unbound MEDLINE \| Biological effects of THC and a lipophilic cannabis extract on normal and insulin resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Journal article That ought to keep you busy for a while! (hint- if you type a word such as "adipocytes" and "definition" into a search engine- it will pop out what it means in English) Granny __________________ "If the truth won't do, then something is wrong!" Granny's Granddad- Rev. John Schwabenland Need MMJ Studies? Try Granny's "Master list"- New format- http://cannalink.org/granny/ (YOU can add studies!) Simple format- http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-marijuana/436257-granny-storm-crows-list-july-2009-a.html Want your own free copy of my list? Email us at- i.wantgrannyslist(at)greenpassion.org

#4 (permalink) 05-11-2009, 10:36 PM
thegrassybowl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 118	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 13 years myself, so I can definitely relate. It's tough because of the discipline involved, and I personally cannot wait until medical marijuana is available where I live. It seems like almost everything hurts diabetics instead of helps, so I'm glad that marijuana is an exception! Good luck with your blood sugars. I hope that it's not too much longer that we have to deal with this condition. I hate for any child to have to go through what we went through.

#5 (permalink) 05-11-2009, 11:08 PM
SC BeachBoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dark Side of the Moon Posts: 66	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana I've been diabetic for just a little over a year now and I used to be a big drinker but once my kidneys started to hurt I switched over to mj and I feel a ton better. It definitely helps me when I have big swings in bg and I feel that it also helps stabilize my numbers too. I have an appt to get my mmj card on Saturday, can't wait!!

#6 (permalink) 05-12-2009, 12:15 AM
Storm Crow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 917	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana And you guys know about stevia? Super sweet, zero calories and doesn't mess with the blood sugar. It comes from a plant (sometimes available at Walmart) and 1/8 of a teaspoon really sweetens a pint of strong tea. I buy mine online at Owl's Nest Plantation for about $35 a pound. Sounds like a lot, until you realize that lasts me about a year - and Granny drinks a LOT of tea! Plus I use it in baking. Many stores sell a little jar of it for around $12. It comes in liquid and powdered forms. I'm type 2, controlled with diet and weight loss. Granny __________________ "If the truth won't do, then something is wrong!" Granny's Granddad- Rev. John Schwabenland Need MMJ Studies? Try Granny's "Master list"- New format- http://cannalink.org/granny/ (YOU can add studies!) Simple format- http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-marijuana/436257-granny-storm-crows-list-july-2009-a.html Want your own free copy of my list? Email us at- i.wantgrannyslist(at)greenpassion.org

#7 (permalink) 05-12-2009, 02:09 AM
SC BeachBoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dark Side of the Moon Posts: 66	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana I actually don't know about Stevia but I will definitely look into it. Thanks for the valuable info Granny!

#8 (permalink) 05-12-2009, 05:14 AM
Puppy Whirl Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Unstuck in time Posts: 414	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana My younger sister has had type 1 for many years. She controls it really well though, we're blessed to never have had to go to the hospital because of it. She doesn't smoke at all or do anything as far as I know, but just thought I'd share. Remember to donate money to JDRF and fund that stem cell research! We do The Walk every year and raise thousands of dollars, it's probably my favorite philanthropic event. Events like that really help me see the good side in humanity, all the big corporations and family teams alike giving tons of money for such a good cause. Oh, and my sister uses Stevia as a sweetener as well. She's more partial to Equal though, I believe.

#11 (permalink) 05-13-2009, 03:19 AM
illadelphin Wants to Get Funked Up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,980	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana type I for 6 years now. my last two a1c's have been 6.3, and ran at 7.5 for 2 years before that. i am stoked. i currently have been trying to get MMJ in CO for diabetes, but its been hard.. honestly I think it would help me out even more because of the ADD meds I am on, i dont sleep, and because of my fucked sleep pattern, i dont eat nearly as much as I should and it causes spikes in my sugar levels.. i would think MMJ would help me greately. can anyone offer me some advice on getting MMJ for my diabetes? __________________

#12 (permalink) 05-13-2009, 03:47 AM
floating_by Medical Cannabis= Truth Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,229	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana Hey all, diabetic here as well. Type I for 30 years. Insulin pumper for about 9 or 10 years now. There was a good thread not long ago with all of the diabetics chiming in. Here it is: http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-m...-pot-head.html

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#14 (permalink) 05-18-2009, 02:51 AM
SC BeachBoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dark Side of the Moon Posts: 66	Re: Diabetes and Marijuana Just a quick follow up... I got my prescrip this weekend. I asked the dr. if I was just a diabteic without any other complications would they have prescribed it and he said yes. That since there are so many potential issues with diabetes and that mmj has so many benefits that they prescribe it for any type 1 or 2. Going to the dispenseray was a trip, talk about a kid in a candy store! I picked up 6 different strains, some edibles, some kief and some hash.