Is it ok to smoke marijuana with diabetes?

Answer 1

"yes it can, there are studies saying it can help some effects when having Diabetes but ask a doctor before you do."

I'll second the asking your doctor, as you should always ask your doctor before taking any supplements or vitamins (anything that may interact negatively with the medication they are prescribing)

Answer 2

Marijuana can help improve blood flow which is extremely important in Diabetics, especially in the legs, feet, and eyes. Marijuana will cause the "munchies" but even while under the influence of Marijuana you are capable of making healthy dietary decisions. Marijuana is not to be used in place of your Doctors prescribed medications, but can be used to compliment them without any ill effects.

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Answer 3

Ok. im diabetic my self type 1 for about 4 years now. im 19 years of age. i started smoking weed about 2-3 months ago. the beggin sucked because my blood suger would spike after "munches didnt controle what i ate" but after a little wile i saw that it didnt matter What i ate. before id eat lets say 120 carbs (full meal) and my blood suger would spike to about 20 (canadian blood suger levels 4.0-7.0 before meals 7-12 after) now i can eat about 200 carbs before my blood suger will hit 15. Smoke weed becarefull the first few months and take your insullin and watch for lows. yull notis that you can take less and less insullin till Wow i dont even have to check my blood suger. its drugs harder then mushrooms that you have to watch for. ecstacy coke are a NO.

Answer 4

I'm not sure any comprehensive scientific studies have been done on this. It would be counter-intuitive to think there is a benefit at first thought, since no diabetic usually needs to have the "munchies", which can seem almost uncontrollable to some people who have used marijuana. They could push their blood sugar control over a cliff with use of this drug and the reported side effect of increased appetite in many of those who use it.

However, sometimes it is difficult for diabetics with nausea or certain infections, conditions or complications to force themselves to eat enough to offset their hypoglycemic medicines and keep their blood glucose levels stable. Marijuana is successfully used medically for nausea and appetite problems, but it may create more problems than cures for many diabetics.

If you are in a location with legal medical marijuana availability, then discuss this with your endocrinologist or other medical professional managing your diabetes. Use only medical grade marijuana if your health care professional suggests it could be of benefit to you. It is unwise to use "street" marijuana since the contents are not inspected or controlled by the FDA and there could be dangerous substances, especially for diabetics, in the product.

Answer 5

No, but things things like cancer and Asthma.

Answer 6

i dont actually think it does anything except makes you high.. and like damages your brain.. but yeah, no i dont think so

Answer 7

yes they can. just like any other person.

Answer 8

Yes. It makes no difference

Answer 9

yes