The drug may cause people to crave and eat large amounts of carbohydrates. Using marijuana and being “high” reduces a person’s ability to make the best choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An increased appetite can be especially problematic for people with diabetes because carbohydrates cause a spike in blood sugar levels. Very high blood sugar levels might result in a medical emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low blood sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Abnormally low blood sugar levels can also be dangerous for those with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low sugar levels occur when the blood contains too much insulin and not enough glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of low blood sugar include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shaking<\/li>
sweating<\/li>
rapid heartbeat<\/li>
confusion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Intoxicated marijuana users may not notice that their blood sugar levels have dropped. They may mistakenly attribute symptoms of low blood sugar to marijuana use, meaning that they could miss signs of a potential health emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other risks of marijuana use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marijuana can cause breathing issues.<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\nOther potential adverse effects of marijuana use include<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
addiction, which may develop in 9 percent<\/a> of adults who use marijuana recreationally<\/li>
faster heart rate<\/li>
interactions with prescription or over-the-counter medications<\/li>
breathing issues<\/li>
dizziness<\/li>
withdrawal symptoms<\/li>
slower reaction times and the inability to safely drive or operate machinery<\/li>
problems with concentration, learning, and memory<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How the person uses marijuana will affect their risk of adverse effects. Smoking marijuana will have a different result than medical preparations that a doctor recommends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the FDA have not approved the use of marijuana or its compounds for treating diabetes, a person cannot be sure of the ingredients or quality of any product that they obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is essential to speak to a doctor before using any form of marijuana or other complementary therapies to manage diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicinal properties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marijuana contains many different chemicals, more than 100 of which are called cannabinoids. This term means that they have chemical links to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive substance in marijuana that produces its “high.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of all the cannabinoids in marijuana, researchers tend to focus on THC and cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is not a psychoactive substance as it does not produce a “high,” but it has several medicinal uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cannabinoids interact with receptors in the central nervous system of the body. This interaction can affect several processes in the brain and nervous system, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

mood<\/p> <\/li>

pain<\/p> <\/li>

memory<\/p> <\/li>

coordination<\/p> <\/li>

appetite<\/p> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some cannabinoids, including CBD, may also have anti-inflammatory properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The various cannabinoids all have different properties, and they may be useful for treating a range of health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marijuana effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marijuana produces its effects on the body by interacting with the cannabinoid receptors, which form part of the endocannabinoid system. The body creates some cannabinoids naturally as part of this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These cannabinoid receptors play a role<\/a> in regulating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

energy balance<\/p> <\/li>

appetite<\/p> <\/li>

insulin sensitivity<\/p> <\/li>

pancreatic cell function<\/p> <\/li>

metabolism of lipids<\/p> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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What is medical marijuana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some CBD products are already legal in the United States.<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The term “medical marijuana” refers to the use of the whole, unprocessed cannabis plant or its extracts to treat certain health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To date, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved just one product containing marijuana extracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In June 2018, they declared Epidiolex, which contains CBD, to be safe and effective<\/a> for treating two forms of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. The seizures that occur with these conditions are difficult to control with other medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three drugs containing a synthetic form of THC are also available on prescription<\/a> for treating various conditions, including specific clinical presentations of anorexia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canada, the United Kingdom, and some European countries have also approved the use of Sativex, a mouth spray that incorporates CBD and THC, to help relieve pain and muscle spasms<\/a> in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, trials investigating other uses of marijuana<\/a> and its compounds are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the U.S., marijuana is illegal in a number of states, although some states that ban marijuana do allow it on prescription for medicinal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before obtaining or using marijuana for any purpose, a person should check whether it is legal in their home state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also best for an individual to ask for a doctor’s advice to ensure that they can safely use marijuana or any other complementary therapy or supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicinal marijuana is a complementary therapy, and it should only ever supplement the medical treatment regimen that a doctor recommends, not replace it.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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