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Weed and diabetes

I was in California for most of November so picked up a script for marijuana - my partner had some edibles for period pain which worked very well and I just had some fun - at the dispensary there were a lot of people there with type 2 diabetes, so certainly a popular choice.
 

Why thank you I really don't see the point in lying about it, even online. So I just run my mouth..and hope for the best!!

To be honest, sometimes I also forget, but I always make sure I test before bed. Always.

That's awesome that you've accepted the fact that maybe you haven't had the best run so far, but you've decided to change it. I did the same thing

With regards to shots, I have a weakness also (we binge drinkers!). But I do try & limit those. Not just because of the sugar content, but also trying to avoid the inevitable swinging around a lamp post/policeman later in the evening (I do like a man in uniform & seem to gravitate towards them when drunk!!)

Good luck with getting your sugars sorted!
 
drinking carb free booze will help a lot in terms of the blood sugar, although it is possible to drink beers and manage, you just need to take insulin with it but remember it drops your blood sugar and you need to compensate, preferably with a basal reduction.....

smoking weed in my opinion has no effect on blood sugar, none what so ever...lol,...however any smoke will increase your blood pressure, which is a big factor with retinopathy......

i admit to having a cheeky fag now and again, but I am on BP medication, so my BP is steady...

if your not on any, your team should maybe be thinking about it...purely as a preventative.....that's how I went on it initially....
 
Tbh I've smoked weed since the age of 15 and stopped and started again the only reason I started again is coz I found out I had t2 and every time I get my bloods taken they have been absolutely spot on I'm a normal guy with a family that I love a lot I'm no mental case so all these people who stereotyping people for smoking weed ain't right it has more medical properties then people think it calms me down when I feel low
 


Hi Rick, sorry its several days after your post but I think I may be able to help.
My diabetes is now so bad that the professor has given me a time limit on my life (due to insulin allergy) and the first thing I done after that appointment was look into weed and diabetes.
I took the decision to start smoking weed after speaking to my doctor and I can honestly say that it's the most beneficial decision I have ever made.
Before weed, my hba1c levels were sitting at 133 and now 6 weeks later (post weed) it has dropped to 110.
It is the only form of pain relief that helps me (muscle and nerve damage through diabetes) and it has helped take control of my hypo's.
I wouldn't suggest going over-board of course at first. However, I would at least be open-minded at giving it a try, everyone reacts differently to it I suppose.

I hope everything works out for you and you get better soon!
 
I'm type 1 and had to give alcohol up as it ******** my liver, so a spliff at bedtime is a great help in sleeping. Getting hold of decent hash ( I prefer resin) is the only problem!
 
Dear all.I'm a 32 year old male and have smoked cannabis now for 17 years in moderation(3/4 joints a night)I was diagnosed type 1 diabetes 5 years ago and have recently gone from injections on to a pump with CGM due to no hypo awareness. I have to be honest that smoking in general isn't a good idea but I have noticed I rarely get the munchies andmy sugars never go above ten.there have been many studies to prove that SKUNK&SUPER SKUNK are harmful as they contain high levels of THC and low levels of CBN which acts as a counter agent.unless it's legalised weren't sure of the strength we are taking and that why I tend to smoke WEED/ CANNABIS
 
Smoking a blunt or hitting a few bongs doesn't mean you're definitely going to get 'the munchies', everyone has different events when they get high and personally I don't get the munchies, just body and head highs.

I find that my BG does slightly drop by usually 1 mmol and sometimes my sensitivity is higher. In regard to testing while high I have no issues when high.

However I'm not denying that research shows prolonged use causes mental health issues but can't say anything other than it helps my blood sugar greatly and i'd like to say for the record i'm not an uninformed kid.. I take my illness seriously and my HB1AC is 5.3%(36mmol or maybe 35 dont remember last) but I think everything in moderation is okay.
 
Currently, I use both in moderation. I rarely drink beer these days, as it's a nightmare to control. Wine and spirit seem more or less neutral. As for cannabis - I usually only have a few puffs before bed, just to relax, but whereas weed gives me severe munchies, resin does not seem to. I'm not sure if anybody else has the same experience?
 
Just read your post I also like beer if you could stick to coors light or pils you will find this is better for you also like someone says dry red wine has no efect don't know about the weed although it's great so knock yer self out I had to have laser treatment on my eye years ago as it bled internally I have been type 1 since 1969 I work 12 hours a day and I play in in a rock / punk band touring about the county I love beer fags weed the lot basically in this life if your time is up it's up you're only here once live it
 
i have same probs i blase and its all good makes u eat well to
 

Hi @VeronicaSmith – thanks for the reply and your insight!

Sorry to hear about your allergy and I hope things improve!

It's good that weed has helped your HBA levels, really interesting to get feedback from people like yourself! I'm definitely open-minded to smoking weed again, it's got to be worth a shot to see what impact it has! And you're right, everyone reacts differently but I think if you go in with a positive approach this will help in the long-run.

Thanks again for your advice!
 
So has anyone actually tried cannabis in amy form to help with their diabetes. I'm looking into it but would love to hear the opinions of those how have tried or using now (for the diabetes) or plans to? Messgae me if you don't want to say on here.
 
isotsha said:
So has anyone actually tried cannabis in amy form to help with their diabetes. I'm looking into it but would love to hear the opinions of those how have tried or using now (for the diabetes) or plans to? Messgae me if you don't want to say on here.
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I've been a friend of MJ for 36 years now. I don;t get the munchies, it doesn't affect my BG levels and I've come across so much misinformation from those who don't partake - I usually don't talk about it anymore. I've been living with type 1 for 50 years, lived a rock'n roll lifestyle for a few years as I was a front man for a rock band that gigged a lot and the one common denominator in all of this - I've always been content, passionate and relatively happy and yes healthy. Does MJ have anything to do with it. I have no idea But if it works, and if it's legal where you live, why the hell not lol ....
 
Hi I've just read your post. You sound just like me 30 years ago!! Trust me, all the beers and Maccy D's and weed aren't going to be a fond memory when you're on your 3rd operation to try and regain some sight due to proliferative retinopathy. It's just not worth it. You don't have to give up everything- just do it in moderation. You'll be fine
 
I just felt someone sooner or later should point out that it's perfectly possible to have an enjoyable and happy life without getting regularly drunk, and it's possible to be chilled out without taking recreational drugs!
 

Wow , inspiring !!
 
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