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Medical cannabis resources and more.  We also try to include basic cannabis and related law and policy reform links and orgs for associated areas and functions such as human rights, justice, environment, health and other issues that potentially share resources.   What's yours? Got a Link, Resource or an Idea?  Enter in the NotePad or send us FeedBack. See even more related Info at this web-ring: OpdxNwoL links (marijuanalibrary.org/links.html)   Information on Diabetes   Definition.   Diabetes mellitus (MEL-ih-tus), or simply, diabetes, is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin. Diabetes is the most common disorder of the endocrine (hormone) system. Unlike some traits, diabetes does not seem to be inherited in a simple pattern. Yet clearly, some people are born more likely to get diabetes than others. Types: Type 1 Diabetes | In type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, the body’s immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 Diabetes | Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes accounting for 90%-95% of people with diabetes. It’s been seen more in children with diabetes too. Too much insulin (insulin resistance) may result from this condition. Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance | About 41 million people in the U.S. suffer from prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance). Sufferers should be aware that this condition also increases the risk of heart disease. Gestational Diabetes | Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and affects about 4% of all pregnancies. It increases complications for mother and baby. Diabetes is very significant, and when diagnosed, should be taken seriously. In the U.S. alone, it impacts around 23.6 million people each year. Studies have also proven that it is currently the seventh main cause of death. Even those who do not die directly because of diabetes can find that their life expectancy is reduced by as much as fifteen years. Additionally, the heart disease risk can be doubled and diabetes can also cause other issues such as kidney failure, blindness in adults and the need to amputate the lower limbs. (source - ''Health Library: Diabetes'', Learn more>> - courtesy Katelyn, Indiana PS. Thx! kiddo) Causes, incidence, and risk factors; What Leads to Diabetes?   Diabetes occurs when the body cannot regulate blood sugars. Are the causes for type 1 and type 2 diabetes different? Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have different causes. Yet two factors are important in both. First, you must inherit a predisposition to the disease. Second, something in your environment must trigger diabetes. Genes alone are not enough. One proof of this is identical twins. Identical twins have identical genes. Yet when one twin has type 1 diabetes, the other gets the disease at most only half the time. When one twin has type 2 diabetes, the other's risk is at most 3 in 4. Type 1 Diabetes | In most cases of type 1 diabetes, people need to inherit risk factors from both parents. We think these factors must be more common in whites because whites have the highest rate of type 1 diabetes. Because most people who are at risk do not get diabetes, researchers want to find out what the environmental triggers are. One trigger might be related to cold weather. Type 1 diabetes develops more often in winter than summer and is more common in places with cold climates. Another trigger might be viruses. Perhaps a virus that has only mild effects on most people triggers type 1 diabetes in others. Early diet may also play a role. Type 1 diabetes is less common in people who were breastfed and in those who first ate solid foods at later ages. In many people, the development of type 1 diabetes seems to take many years. In experiments that followed relatives of people with type 1 diabetes, researchers found that most of those who later got diabetes had certain autoantibodies in their blood for years before. (Antibodies are proteins that destroy bacteria or viruses. Autoantibodies are antibodies 'gone bad,' which attack the body's own tissues.) Type 2 Diabetes | Type 2 diabetes has a stronger link to family history and lineage than type 1, although it too depends on environmental factors. Studies of twins have shown that genetics play a very strong role in the development of type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle also influences the development of type 2 diabetes. Obesity tends to run in families, and families tend to have similar eating and exercise habits. If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes, it may be difficult to figure out whether your diabetes is due to lifestyle factors or genetic susceptibility. Most likely it is due to both. However, don’t lose heart. Studies show that it is possible to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes by exercising and losing weight.  >> Learn more << about Diabetes Causes, incidence. Are You at Risk for Diabetes? A family history and age increases the risk for type 2 diabetes. Read what other risk you have; you may be surprised to find that there are some risk factors for type 2 diabetes that you can change. Are You at Risk for Gestational Diabetes? Learn about risk factors for diabetes in pregnancy.  Visit - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002194/ Many of the signs of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. In both, there is too much glucose in the blood and not enough in the cells of your body. High glucose levels in Type 1 are due to a lack of insulin because the insulin producing cells have been destroyed. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body's cells become resistant to insulin that is being produced. Either way, your cells aren't getting the glucose that they need, and your body lets you know by giving you these signs and symptoms. Symptoms.   The main symptoms of diabetes include significantly increased thirst, needing to urinate more often than usual, fatigue and increased hunger. Additional common symptoms include blurred vision, slow healing of wounds, dry mouth, itchy or burning in the feet. Rapid weight loss is also a common symptom for type 1 diabetes. Over 6 million people in the U.S. (both adults and children) have undiagnosed diabetes. Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.  Visit - http://diabetes.about.com/od/symptomsdiagnosis/p/Symptoms.htm - for more. Type 1 Diabetes Frequent urination Unusual thirst Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Extreme fatigue and Irritability Type 2 Diabetes* Any of the type 1 symptoms Frequent infections Blurred vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections *NOTE: Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms I’m worried I may be diabetic, how fast do symptoms develop? | The symptoms of diabetes mellitus may develop extremely quickly (over the course of weeks or even days) in children or adolescents who had previously been exhibiting signs of health. The speed at which type 1 diabetes comes on makes speed in spotting the sign important. However, in adults over the age of 40 the symptoms can appear very gradually, which can make spotting the signs more difficult. Experts advise that you don’t be tempted to let the symptoms be dismissed as down to age or ‘getting on a bit’.  Visit - http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-symptoms.html If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away. You can also take this Online Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for diabetes.  >> Learn more << about Diabetes Risks and Tests. Diagnosis & Tests | Almost a third of those with diabetes aren’t aware they have the disease. Learn how diabetes is diagnosed and what tests doctors and patients use for diabetes. NOTEs: Diagnosing Type 2 Diabetes | links to Learn how doctors diagnose type 2 diabetes. Gestational Diabetes | There are concerns about diabetes during pregnancy, How is this diagnosed? Links about diagnosing diabetes during pregnancy. Signs and Tests.   How to Do Blood Glucose Tests - Learn how diabetes patients can test their blood glucose levels – and why they should be monitoring blood sugars regularly. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test - Get the facts on this diabetes test, which is given after the patient fasts for 8-16 hours. Hemoglobin A1C Test - The hemoglobin A1C blood test checks how well your diabetes has been recently been controlled. Urine Tests for Kidney Disease in Diabetes - Diabetes patients often take urine tests to check for diabetes-related kidney disease and severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Children With Type 2 Diabetes: Exams & Tests - Kids may not have obvious symptoms before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  Visit - http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diabetes_diagnosis_tests - for more. Type 1 Diabetes Health Check - Is your type 1 diabetes under control? 7 Principles for Controlling Diabetes for Life - Use these seven steps from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for lifelong diabetes management. Health Check: Is Your Type 2 Diabetes Under Control? - Assess your health status and how well your type 2 diabetes is under control. Health Check: Is Your Type 1 Diabetes Under Control? - Assess your health status and how well your type 1 diabetes is under control.  >> Learn more << about Diabetes Symptoms and related Tests.

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Diabetes Foot Care - Learn why it’s so important for diabetes patients to take care of their feet. Related Guide: Glucose Meters: What’s on the Horizon? - This WebMD feature explores the next wave of glucose monitors. Related Web Site: Burned Out by Diabetes? - Find out how to get back on track in coping with diabetes.  >> Learn more << about Diabetes Treatment and Care.   Treatment, CANNABIS Therapeutics   Updated NORML Report Highlights Marijuana's Role In Moderating Disease Progression; 'Emerging Clinical Applications' Booklet Reviews Nearly 200 Studies On The Therapeutic Use Of Cannabis Clinical and preclinical research on the therapeutic use of cannabis indicates that cannabinoids may curb the progression of various life-threatening diseases – including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and brain cancer, according to an updated report published by the NORML Foundation. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano, who authored the report, said: "The conditions profiled in this report were chosen because patients frequently ask me about the use of cannabis to treat these disorders. Ideally, with this report in their hands, patients can now begin talking openly with their physicians about whether cannabis therapy is appropriate for them."  Visit - norml.org/component/zoo/category/recent-research-on-medical-marijuana - for more. Medical Use of Cannabis (marijuana) | Here to Help > On this page: How does cannabis work as medicine? What conditions or symptoms is cannabis used to treat? How do people use cannabis for medical purposes? What is pharmaceutical cannabis, and how does it compare to herbal cannabis? What are the side effects and risks of using cannabis to treat symptoms or medical conditions? Drug interactions Quality Is using cannabis for medicinal purposes legal? What are compassion clubs? What are some barriers to using cannabis for medicinal purposes? What to do if you or someone you know needs more information about medical cannabis  Visit - heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/medical-use-of-cannabis - for more. HowStuffWorks "How Medical Marijuana Works" | So how, exactly, does medical marijuana work to treat these conditions? Why, if this medicine is so effective for some people, does it remain controversial and, in many places, illegal? In this article, we'll take a look at the medical, legal, and practical issues surrounding medical marijuana in the United States. We'll examine why some people, like Burton Aldrich, depend on it to live normally. We'll also examine some of the intriguing intersections between pharmaceutical companies, the government and the medical marijuana industry. Visit - science.howstuffworks.com/medical-marijuana.htm - for more. Medical Marijuana Benefits, Helps These Conditions | You might be surprised to find that it wasn’t just ancient peoples who used the drug; marijuana remained in the United States pharmacopoeia until 1941. Up until that time, cannabis was freely available in shops and, in the UK, Queen Victoria, that most conservative of royals, used cannabis to alleviate her menstrual cramps. ... are predominantly using cannabis to treat symptoms of ... We believe Medical Marijuana will help these conditions: Please let us know your experiences in using medical marijuana to treat various conditions.  Visit - www.medicalmarijuanablog.com/benefits/conditions-helped.html - for more. Medical marijuana (cannabis) - common uses | Common Medical Uses for Cannabis (Marijuana) ... Medical Marijuana Dispensaries - Directory of Medical Marijuana ... Cannabidiol improves symptoms of generalized social anxiety disorder in… ... Medical Marijuana Dispensaries - Directory of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Project CBD Cannabinoid Profiles of Cannabis Strains Cannabis Laboratories: The Testing Landscape in America See also: An Overview of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System  Visit - www.letfreedomgrow.com/cmu/index.htm - for more. Complete List of Conditions Treatable With Marijuana | Check out the articles below to learn about how medical marijuana can be useful in treating specific medical conditions. We'll help you find the best ways to ingest medical marijuana to treat your condition, what strains will be most beneficial and we'll even help you connect with other folks with the same condition.  Visit - medicalmarijuana.com/treatments-with-medical-marijuana-cannabis - for more. What symptoms do patients treat with ... , Salt Lake City Medical Marijuana ... representative for the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis ... One question the 2011 Medical Marijuana Survey (sponsored by Legalize Utah) queried which received some of the most detailed responses was” “Do you use Medical Marijuana to treat any physical or psychological conditions and if so, which conditions”.  Visit - www.examiner.com/article/what-symptoms-do-patients-treat-with-medicinal-cannabis - for more. Marijuana: 1276 user reviews - DailyStrength | (INF) Medically, cannabis is most often used as an appetite stimulant and pain reliever for certain ... Myasthenia Gravis, Narcolepsy, Obsessive Compulsive Diso. ... I use medical marijuana o... Marijuana (also known as Cannabis) Medically, cannabis is most often used as an appetite stimulant and pain reliever for certain illnesses such as cancer, AIDS and other diseases. It is used to relieve glaucoma and certain neurological illnesses such as epilepsy, migraine and bipolar disorder. It has also been found to relieve nausea for chemotherapy pa... more at Wikipedia Treatment Success Rates ... Top 5 Communities; Condition, Members, Success - Chronic Pain, 684, 86%; Depression, 55 96%; Bipolar Disorder, 44, 95%; Anxiety, 32 94%; Fibromyalgia, 26, 100%; Overall, 90% (1106 Members) - find Marijuana helpful  Visit - http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Marijuana - for more. RxMarihuana.com: Index of Medical Conditions | (INF) Marijuana: The Forbidden Medicine. Index of Medical Conditions Addressed We will soon ... MUSCLE SPASM MYASTHENIA GRAVIS MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME N NARCOLEPSY ... and more.  Visit - http://rxmarijuana.com/medical_conditions.htm - for more. Tetrahydrocannabinol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | (INF) Tetrahydrocannabinol (tet-ra-hy-dro-ka-nab-i-nol; THC), also known as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta9-THC), Delta1-THC (using an older chemical nomenclature), or dronabinol, is the main psychoactive substance found in the cannabis plant. ... Two studies indicate that THC also has an anticholinesterase action which may implicate it as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's and Myasthenia Gravis.  Visit - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol - for more. Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) - Cannabis is sometimes prescribed to Diabetes patients for symtoms of, or medications / treatments for, the condition. It is only legal in some states and there are federal laws to consider. Self medication should be a last resort, always speak to your doctor before taking ANY drug or medication. If you find you are unable to talk with your Doc then maybe it is time to find a new Doc. Treating Diabetes with Cannabis?: DiabetesMine: By AmyT on October 26, 2005 | I’m grinning. Can you see me? Via a tip from Simon of Power and Control I’ve learned that cannabis (yep: pot, grass, weed, ganja…) can be used to treat diabetes. But no, really. This is legit! Check out a new research paper from the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (AAMC). This paper posits that cannabis can have the following benefits for diabetes patients: stabilizing blood sugars (confirmed via “a large body of anecdotal evidence building among diabetes sufferers”) anti-inflammatory action that may help quell some of the arterial inflammation common in diabetes “neuroprotective” effects that help thwart inflammation of nerves and reduce the pain of neuropathy by activating receptors in the body and brain “anti-spasmodic agents” help relieve muscle cramps and the pain of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders acts as a “vasodilator” to help keep blood vessels open and improve circulation contributes to lower blood pressure over time, which is vital for diabetics substituting cannabis butter and oil in foods “benefits cardiac and arterial health in general” it can also be used to make topical creams to relieve neuropathic pain and tingling in hands and feet finally, cannabis helps still diabetic “restless leg syndrom” (RLS), so the patient can sleep better: “it is recommended that patients use a vaporizer or smoked cannabis to aid in falling asleep.” Now I have no idea how this has been received in the medical community, but that is one heck of a long list of potential health benefits! Where do I sign up for the clinical studies? (wink Simon concludes: “If the stuff wasn’t illegal it would be considered a medical super-miracle given all the problems it treats.” Check them all out at LetFreedomGrow.com.  Visit - http://www.diabetesmine.com/2005/10/treating_diabet.html see more Cannabis Treatment information, > here < Expectations (prognosis) for Diabetes.   Studies have shown that better control of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels in persons with diabetes helps reduce the risk of kidney disease, eye disease, nervous system disease, heart attack, and stroke. Complications of Diabetes.   Learn the Importance of Diabetes Foot Care - Uncontrolled diabetes may damage nerves, making it harder to notice foot problems due to diabetes that can eventually require amputation. Infections and Diabetes - Diabetes may make the body more vulnerable to skin infections and other illnesses. Insulin Resistance - Find out about insulin resistance and its dangerous ties to heart disease. Skin Problems and Diabetes - Up to a third of diabetes patients have diabetes-related skin problems at some point in their lives. Get the facts. Eye Problems, Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure Blood Conditions - Hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis Diabetes and Heart Disease - Learn about the link between diabetes and heart disease and helps you determine your risk.  Visit - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002194/ - for more. Marijuana Toxicity - Mar Vista Animal Medical Center | (BIZ) Jan 26, 2011 ... Diabetes ? Cat Neonatal Isoerythrolysis ... done with humans can be done in dogs to make the diagnosis of marijuana intoxication. ... Marijuana, known by many names, needs very little introduction; we all know it is a popular recreational drug smoked illegally by millions of people worldwide. Its psychoactive ingredient is delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly called “THC.” Regular marijuana is typically 1-8% THC while hashish, made from the flowering tops of the plant and their resins, can contain up to 10% THC. Other properties of THC give it controversial medicinal properties: appetite stimulation and nausea control.  Visit - http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_marijuana_toxicity.html - Welcome to The Diabetes Mellitus Information Center for Pets - As common as this disease is for both humans and small animals, a general misunderstanding of this condition is surprisingly lacking in the public. Typically one has heard of this condition, perhaps knows some people afflicted by it and then one day comes to own a pet who loses weight despite an excellent appetite or seems to drink a spectacular amount of water. We have put together this area as a resource for such pet owners and have sought to make it as complete as possible. We welcome suggestions and further questions. Because the management of diabetes mellitus is substantially different for dogs versus cats, we have divided this center into canine and feline "sub-centers."  Visit - http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_diabetes_mellitus.html - for more. Calling your health care provider.   and Support & Resources for Diabetes | The stress of illness can often be helped by joining support groups where members share common experiences and problems. Getting help and support may help manage diabetes. Support groups and resources are ready and waiting. See Diabetes -> support groups, et al. Related Web Site: Diabetes on MedicineNet - Frequently asked questions about diabetes from MedicineNet. This link takes you to its web site. Related Web Site: Diabetes on eMedicineHealth - An overview of diabetes from eMedicineHealth. This link takes you to its web site. Type 1 Diabetes Resources - Click here to get a resource list on type 1 diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes Resources - Looking for more information on type 2 diabetes? Here's a list of resources that may help. Diabetes Resouces - Organizations - These links will take you to the web sites of organizations that can provide you with more information.  >> Learn more << about Diabetes Support & Resources. Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Diabetes or side effects from medication - such as recurrent thoughts, irritability, and problems with sleep. Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have breathing difficulty or swallowing problems. Prevention of Diabetes? |   Type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented, but type 2 diabetes has modifiable risk factors which can help you lower your risk for the disease. Find out how.  >> Learn more << on basic Prevention. Preventing Type 2 Diabetes | You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your level of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight...with these positive steps, you can stay healthier longer and reduce your risk of diabetes. You can get information on type 2 diabetes prevention from the National Institutes of Health. This link will take you to their web site to >> Learn more << SOURCEs: (1) Diabetes.org (ORG) American Diabetes Association; click -> here <- for more. (2) U.S. National Library of Medicine - The World's Largest Medical Library > PubMed Health > Diseases and Conditions > Diabetes (INF); click -> here <- for more. (3) WebMD.com (BIZ) WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information; click -> here <- for more. Healthline.com - Connect to Better Health ... Diabetes Learning Center | (INF) Get More Info On Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Doctors At Healthline - Symptom Search | Treatment Search | Doctor Search | Drug Search, Healthy Living, Check Your Symptoms, Drugs & Treatments, Find A Doctor ... Despite an ongoing effort to educate the public, diabetes continues to grow as a global health concern. Nearly 24 million Americans and 385 million people worldwide have been diagnosed, and 95% of those are cases of the preventable type 2 diabetes. This month, health advocacy groups strive to raise awareness about this common condition. Read 7 Tips for Managing Diabetes ...  Click -> here <- and -> here <- for more. What is Diabetes | (LNK) Learn Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention on Any Health Issue. Articles & News, Blogs & Forums. Get Answers Now! ... People with diabetes have high blood sugar. This is because their pancreas does not make enough insulin, their muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond to insulin normally, or both.  Click -> here <- for more.   Treatment, CANNABIS Therapeutics   Medical Marijuana - Diabetes | Diabetes is a condition wherein the body either produces inadequate amounts of insulin or fails to utilize available insulin properly. An estimated 1 million Americans suffer from Type 1 diabetes, which develops in childhood. Another 15 million suffer from Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, which develops later in life .[1] Symptoms generally include an imbalance of blood sugar levels and a high level of sugar excreted through the urine. Initial studies showed that cannabis has no effect on blood sugar levels. A recent test-tube study showed that very high doses of synthetic THC might aggravate diabetes, but that same research also indicates that continued use of cannabis creates a tolerance to the potential aggravation .[2] No human studies have found that cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids contribute to symptoms of diabetes. At the same time, no human studies have been undertaken to prove or disprove the reports of long-term diabetics who claim that cannabis use causes an immediate lowering of abnormally high blood sugar levels .[3] Some diabetics also claim that cannabis helps stabilize blood sugar levels and maintain mental stability, or correct mood swings caused by fluctuating blood sugar levels .[4] Separating the apparent blood sugar response from the anti-anorexic properties of cannabis is currently a matter for further investigation. Diabetics are frequently instructed to refrain from alcohol use because of its high caloric content. Cannabis may provide a psychologically valuable alternative to alcohol in stress reduction, a major factor in managing the potentially life threatening symptoms of diabetes. Hence, cannabis may function in several ways to reduce and stabilize blood sugar levels for patients suffering from diabetes. However, regardless of mounting anecdotal evidence in medical practice, including medical testimony before a district court in California .[5 ] No scientific papers have been published on the effectiveness of cannabis in treating diabetes. While cannabis has been used as a replacement for insulin, diabetics are strongly advised to continue their physician’s prescribed treatment plan. ... [2] No human studies have found that cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids contribute to symptoms of diabetes.  Visit - http://www.cannabismd.net/diabetes/ 420 Magazine > MEDICAL MARIJUANA > Medical Marijuana Facts and Information >> Medical Breakthrough! Medicinal Marijuana for Diabetics! | Sep 17, 2008 ... The medical literature has very few citations in regard to any direct effect of cannabis on blood sugar levels. These citations are sometimes ... The medical literature has very few citations in regard to any direct effect of cannabis on blood sugar levels. These citations are sometimes contradictory. Despite the lack of research, a large body of anecdotal evidence is building amongst diabetic sufferers that medical cannabis may help stabilize blood sugar. One suggested method that may be responsible is the reduction in catecholamines and/or stress related hormones (glucocorticoids) that is caused by cannabis. Many cannabinoids act primarily to inhibit prostaglandins and COX-2, while providing powerful anti-oxidant properties to salvage free radicals, and inhibit macrophage and TNF. All of this means that cannabis is an excellent anti-inflammatory that lacks the side effects of steroids (which diabetics have to avoid), the NSAIDS, and the COX-2 inhibitors like Vioxx. This anti-inflammatory action may help quell some of the arterial inflammation common in diabetes.  Visit - http://www.420magazine.com/forums/medical-marijuana-facts-information/81383-medical-breakthrough-medicinal-marijuana-diabetics.html Medical Marijuana for Diabetes - Alternative Treatments - Diabetes | Here is a copy of a letter -- with the author's name and other identifying information redacted out -- about anecdotal evidence that medical marijuana might help some complications of diabetes. The person who wrote me has a better memory than I do. I don't remember corresponding with him before, but he remembers that when I used marijuana I was addicted to it. It got to where I had to be high all my waking hours. My correspondent is also quite correct in writing that I would not be a good candidate for medical marijuana, except as a last resort. ... Anyway, I offer this diabetes-related bit of medical marijuana data for your consideration. While it may be potentially helpful for some, people who have addiction problems should avoid it. Myself, I had never liked being overly stoned, and lately not at all. But if I were facing dialysis, my attitude would change drastically.  Visit - http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/17/127883/marijuana-diabetes Medical Marijuana and Diabetes | Cannabis and Diabetes Medical Benefits › Diabetes | Despite the ever-growing body of information about marijuana and the health conditions it helps to treat, there is very little scientific data about whether or not the drug offers any benefit to the treatment of diabetes. Within the diabetic population, however, there is a significant amount of anecdotal information suggesting that the use of cannabis might help stabilize blood sugar. This may be because it helps to reduce catecholamines and/or the hormones that cause stress: glucocorticoids. According to the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis, cannabinoids, "…act primarily to inhibit prostaglandins and COX-2, while providing powerful anti-oxidant properties to salvage free radicals, and inhibit macrophage and TNF." In plain English, this means that marijuana works well as an anti-inflammatory treatment without the side effects of steroids. The latter is important, because diabetics are supposed to avoid steroids. As well, many NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - things like Tylenol and Aleve) cause liver or kidney issues, which cannabis does not. Since diabetics are prone to arterial inflammation, this property of cannabinoids is of great interest. ... Anecdotal evidence shows that diabetics may benefit from treatment with medical marijuana. ...  Visit - http://www.cannabissearch.com/medical_benefits/diabetes/ Diabetes - Part IV - Treatment with Cannabis | Two other major actions of cannabis can benefit the diabetic. The first is helping to keep blood vessels open and improving circulation. Cannabis is a vasodilator and works well to improve blood flow. The second action is how cannabis can reduce blood pressure over time. While cannabis is not generally thought to be an anti-hypertensive and is no replacement for ACE inhibitors, it does contribute to lower blood pressure which is vital in diabetes management. Finally, cannabis used in food products not only provides long lasting blood levels of key cannabinoids but, in addition, cannabis butter and oil substitute triple bonded fatty acids for the saturated fats normally contained in these essential cooking products. This substitution will benefit cardiac and arterial health in general. Most diabetics learn very early that maintenance of good blood sugar is most easily achieved when patients or their caregivers cook as opposed to eating fast food or prepared foods. Cooking not only provides superior nutrition necessary to treat diabetes but also is a form of physical therapy for diabetic hands that suffer from neuropathy. Of course, diabetics should take caution with any flames or hot objects. Cannabis may also be used to make topical creams (mixed with aloe vera and/or emu oil) that can be applied directly to hands and feet affected by neuropathic pain and tingling. Night time can be particularly difficult for diabetics. A syndrome known as "restless leg syndrome" (RLS) is common. Cannabis helps still RLS which is otherwise treated with quinine and/or muscle relaxants like Flexaril. For night time it is recommended that patients use a vaporizer or smoked cannabis to aid in falling asleep. If night time hypoglycemia is a problem then a cannabis cookie can be very helpful. Cannabis cookies are great treatment so long as portion control is exercised. ... The medical literature has very few citations in regard to any direct effect of cannabis on blood sugar levels. ...  Visit - http://www.letfreedomgrow.com/cmu/diabetes_5.htm Recent Research on Medical Marijuana - NORML.org - Main » Library » Health Reports » Recent Research on Medical Marijuana » Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetes mellitus is a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by defects in insulin secretion resulting in hyperglycemia (an abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood). There are two primary types of diabetes. Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes) are incapable of producing pancreatic insulin and must rely on insulin medication for survival. Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (also known as adult onset diabetes) produce inadequate amounts of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a less serious condition that typically is controlled by diet. Over time, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, hardening of the arteries and death. The disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. ... THE SAFETY PROFILE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS ... clinical utilities for cannabinoids (e.g., the use of cannabinoids to modify the progression of diabetes .) ...  Visit - http://norml.org/library/item/diabetes-mellitus Diabetes and Medical Marijuana - Published by Jan | Medical Marijuana Diabetes Treatments | Cannabis Symptom Relief - Diabetes treatments with medical marijuana and cannabis, research information. Connect with other people with the same symptoms as you. Diabetes mellitus is a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by defects in insulin secretion resulting in hyperglycemia (abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood). There are two primary types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes) are incapable of producing pancreatic insulin and must rely on insulin medication for survival. Type 2 diabetes (also known as adult onset diabetes) produce inadequate amounts of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a less serious condition that typically is controlled by diet. Over time, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure nerve damage, hardening of the arteries and death. The disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. A search of the scientific literature reveals no clinical investigations of cannabis for the treatment of diabetes, but does identify a small number of preclinical studies indicating that cannabinoids may modify the disease’s progression and provide symptomatic relief to those suffering from the disease. 2006 Study—5 mg. per day injection of CBD significantly reduced the incidence of diabetes in mice. Also delayed the onset of diabetes in mice.  Visit - http://medicalmarijuana.com/medical-marijuana-treatments/Diabetes Cannabis Evaluation | Cannabis Treatment | Medical Marijuana - Cannabis has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of medical and psychological conditions. It has been shown to be both safe and effective with an astonishing range of clinical applications. In the 1930's cannabis was included in twenty-eight prescription medications and had been used safely by thousands of patients. Diabetes mellitus is caused by a relative or absolute loss of insulin that in turn causes a rise in blood glucose levels. It is fatal if untreated. Diabetes may be treated with medications that can increase insulin production, decrease glucose production and/or increase the efficiency of available insulin. If there is no insulin available then patients must be treated with injections of insulin. Elevated levels of blood glucose along with secondary production of inflammatory proteins lead to destruction or inflammation of the lining of the blood vessels and cardiovascular disease, kidney disease as well as destruction of the retina and eventual blindness. Diabetics also have less resistance to infection. Research indicates that cannabinoids reduce the inflammatory effects of diabetes and may prevent or delay the onset of the end stage effects of diabetes on the vascular system, the kidneys as well as the retina. In clinical practice, patients better control of their blood sugar. A possible mechanism for this commonly reported effect is cannabis helps patients relax. This in turn lowers circulating levels of catecholamines that raise blood sugar. Once again mush more research including clinical trials are indicated  Visit - http://www.cannabishealing.com/diabetes.php Medical Marijuana and Diabetes Mellitus - KGB - Kind Green Buds | Information about medical marijuana and Diabetes Mellitus. Studies and reports about the effects of medical marijuana on patients suffering from Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by defects in insulin secretion resulting in hyperglycemia (an abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood). There are two primary types of diabetes. Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes) are incapable of producing pancreatic insulin and must rely on insulin medication for survival. Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (also known as adult onset diabetes) produce inadequate amounts of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a less serious condition that typically is controlled by diet. Over time, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, hardening of the arteries, and death. The disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. A search of the scientific literature reveals no clinical investigations of cannabis for the treatment of diabetes, but does identify a small number of preclinical studies indicating that cannabinoids may modify the disease’s progression and provide symptomatic relief to those suffering from it.[1-2] Most recently, a study published in the journal Autoimmunity reported that injections of 5 mg per day of the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD significantly reduced the incidence of diabetes in mice. Investigators reported that 86% of untreated control mice in the study developed diabetes. By contrast, only 30% of CBD-treated mice developed the disease. In a separate experiment, investigators reported that control mice all developed diabetes at a median of 17 weeks (range 15-20 weeks), while a majority (60 percent) of CBD-treated mice remained diabetes-free at 26 weeks.  Visit - http://www.kindgreenbuds.com/medical-marijuana/diabetes-mellitus.html Holy Anointing Cannabis Oil Heals Diabetes - YouTube | Reverend Tom Brown, from the First Church of the Magi, shows the healing power of his Holy Anointing Cannabis Oil. Tom is helping Jack Herer, who has diabetes. This recipe comes directly from the Bible. The old measures have been substituted with modern measure. This oil is for external use only.  Visit - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXoZtD-q4tk Medical Marijuana For Diabetes | We here at The 420 Times like to remind our readers sometimes of the real people affected by the abstract “medical marijuana” that the media throws around. Medical marijuana is not a concept, it’s a reality that is helping millions of people everyday. Below is a video of medical marijuana patient Catrina Coleman, telling her story of how she avoided surgery and took control of her life with cannabis.  Visit - http://the420times.com/2011/06/medical-marijuana-for-diabetes/ Medical Marijuana | Welcome to Pain Management of America. We provide patients with the highest quality of medical-grade marijuana at fair prices. As one of our patients, you can rest assured knowing a professional team of doctors and caregivers will assist you with your pain relief. ... Many people are not familiar with their state's medical marijuana laws. ... glaucoma, seizure disorders, cancer, diabetes, muscle spasms, and ...  Visit - http://www.medicalmarijuana.net/ DIABETES - Canna Cure - Complete Medical Cannabis Database | A comprehensive database of medical cannabis information. ... Browsing Posts tagged DIABETES Expression and function of cannabinoid receptors in mouse islets. ( full – 2010) ... Cannabinoid Receptors are Coupled to Stimulation of Insulin Secretion from Mouse MIN6 ?-cells (full – 2010) ...  Visit - http://cannacure.org/?tag=diabetes Diabetic Retinopathy | THC - Total Health Care Clinic Quality Medical Cannabis Evaluations Made | A compound found in marijuana won’t make you high but it may help keep your eyes healthy if you’re a diabetic, researchers say. Early studies indicate cannabidiol works as a consummate multi-tasker to protect the eye from growing a plethora of leaky blood vessels, the hallmark of diabetic retinopathy, says Dr. Gregory I. Liou, molecular biologist at the Medical College of Georgia. “We are studying the role of cannabinoid receptors in our body and trying to modulate them so we can defend against diabetic retinopathy,” Dr. Liou says. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults and affects nearly 16 million Americans. High glucose levels resulting from unmanaged diabetes set in motion a cascade ultimately causing the oxygen-deprived retina to grow more blood vessels. Ironically, the leaky surplus of vessels can ultimately destroy vision.  Visit - http://www.thcclinic.com/clinic/?page_id=179 Medical Marijuana | The use of medical marijuana is increasingly being recognized as an effective treatment for a variety of illnesses and diseases. Some examples of symptoms and common illnesses treated with medical marijuana can include but are not limited to chronic pain and muscle spasms, nausea, seizure disorders, various types of cancer and diabetes. Cannabis is illegal for recreational use in much of the world and in the United States, however through the support of physicians and patients who have found medical marijuana to be effective in treatment of illness, some states have legalized the use of medical cannabis. This allowance is only if a prescription is written and it will be used to treat a recognized or specific condition.  Visit - http://1800medicalmarijuana.com/services/medical-marijuana.html Patient Testimonials | MediCann MediCann is interested in knowing how medical cannabis has helped you. ... “I was diagnosed with Systemic Diabetes Erythematosus at 17 and am now 55. ... “I was diagnosed with Systemic Diabetes Erythematosus at 17 and am now 55. It’s been a long hard ride. Rather than use narcotics for pain management, I have chosen to use medicinal marijuana for several years now, mostly at night to aid in pain control and sleep. I would much rather use an all-natural substance as opposed to chemicals from a lab. The benefits to me are THERE ARE NO SIDE EFFECTS! I have 8 children, 3 with epilepsy (1 uses cannabis for seizure control), and a daughter with Diabetes, like myself. Marijuana is just common sense; a natural herb that gives pain relief and aids in sleep MUST BE LEGAL for those who need it! Love you MediCann for all you do for the infirm.” - Cat Cadieux, MediCann Patient (CA)  Visit - http://www.medicann.com/community/patient-testimonials/ www.c-disp.com | The Uses of Medical Cannabis The Uses of Medical Cannabis ... Chronic Conditions Treated With Cannabis; Encountered Between 1990-2001. ... Cerebral Palsy 343.9, Diabetes 710.0 ... The Uses of Medical Cannabis; List of Symptoms Alleviated By Cannabis Use: Nausea, Chronic Pain, Muscular Spasms, Loss of Appetite, Weight Loss International Classification of Diseases 9 – CM 1996 Copyright 2001 Tod H. Mikuriya, M.D.  Visit - http://www.c-disp.com/node/2 Marijuana: 1276 user reviews - DailyStrength | (INF) Treatment Success Rates ... Top 5 Communities; Condition, Members, Success - Chronic Pain, 684, 86%; Depression, 55 96%; Bipolar Disorder, 44, 95%; Anxiety, 32 94%; Fibromyalgia, 26, 100%; Overall, 90% (1106 Members) - find Marijuana helpful ... Diabetic Diet The diet recommended for people who suffer from diabetes mellitus is one that is high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, but low in fat (especially saturated fat). Patients may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index. However, in cases of hypoglycemia, they are adv...  Visit - http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Diabetic_Diet - or - http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Marijuana - for more. RxMarihuana.com: Index of Medical Conditions | (INF) Marijuana: The Forbidden Medicine. Index of Medical Conditions Addressed We will soon ... DEPRESSION DIABETES DIABETIC GASTROPARESIS ... and more.  Visit - http://rxmarijuana.com/medical_conditions.htm - for more. Tetrahydrocannabinol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | (INF) Tetrahydrocannabinol ( /?t?tr??ha?dr?k??næb?n?l/ tet-r?-hy-dr?-k?-nab-i-nol; THC), also known as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC), ?1-THC (using an older chemical nomenclature), or dronabinol, is the main psychoactive substance found in the cannabis plant. ... Two studies indicate that THC also has an anticholinesterase action[16][17] which may implicate it as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's and Diabetes.  Visit - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol - for more.   Organizations, Contacts and other Resources   DiabetesForum.com | is an online support forums for diabetics worldwide. Their writers and journalists leverage real time social news created by the community on the site’s forums to create and break unique news stories related to Diabetes. They receive some very interesting feedback from diabetics with regards to treatments, coping with the condition, news from the sector, etc. They also publish regular unique content on our website which also creates a lot of positive feedback and discussions. As of March 2013, DiabetesForum.com has over 26,000 + members registered with the site who have contributed nearly 150,000 post topics. On a monthly basis the site receives over 120,000 visits. Guests spend an average of 5 minutes per visit on the site whilst members average over 8 minutes.  Visit - http://www.diabetesforum.com/ American Diabetes Association - Diabetes.org | Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected—by diabetes. We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. We deliver services to hundreds of communities. We provide objective and credible information. We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected—by diabetes. Contact: American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 * You can also call our Center for Information and Community Support at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST. * or  Visit - http://www.diabetes.org/   ORGs, CANNABIS centric   Featured Medical Marijuana Patient Accounts We are most interested in continuing to share website visitors' medical marijuana histories to provide insight into uses for this medicine which are not widely known. If you wish to send us a personal account of your medical marijuana experiences, check our submission guidelines and use the RxMarijuana Information Exchange form.  Visit - http://rxmarijuana.com/shared.htm see more Forums > here < Medicinal Marijuana Uses | (ORG) While the prohibition of cannabis is absurd, the ban on the plant's non-psychoactive components is even more mind-boggling Ð particularly when it's apparent that these compounds possess amazing therapeutic properties ... Sclerosis - Muscle Spasm - Diabetes - Myofascial Pain Syndrome ... Who approves of Medical Marijuana -. While the prohibition of cannabis is ... to Contact: visit - http://alluseismedicinal.org/Medicinal_Marijuana_Uses.html Medical Marijuana ProCon.org | Individual Bio - Al Byrne, Patients Out of Time   ... “Should marijuana be a medical option?” ... International Academy of Cannabis Medicine (IACM), Veteran Outreach -- Cannabis for Diabetes affected veterans. Visit: www.medicalmarijuanaprocon.org/BiosInd/Byrne.htm   BUSINESSes - Caveat Emptor!   WebMD.com (BIZ) | WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that our content is timely and credible.  to Contact: WebMD, 111 8th Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10011 * phone: (212) 624-3700 * or  visit - WebMD.com   FORUMs Section  Forum > Cannabis Cafe > Legal Edge >> Can i get a medical marijuana card for diabetes? | in the Cannabis Cafe forums; I am diabetic and i want to know if u can get a card for having it. i have heard u can but i dont know. maybe it just depends on the doctor ... Yes you can, I got my Medical Card in California ...  Visit - http://www.rollitup.org/legal-edge/207530-can-i-get-medical-marijuana.html Can you get medical marijuana prescribed for diabetes? - In: ChaCha >> Health › Medicine & Treatment › Marijuana | ... e is no information stating that you can get medical marijuana prescribed for diabetes. However, a medical breakthrough has proven that medical marijuana can help people with diabetes. Thanks for asking ChaCha!  Visit - http://www.chacha.com/question/can-you-get-medical-marijuana-prescribed-for-diabetes Grasscity.com Forums > SMOKING AND USAGE > Medical Marijuana Medical Marijuana & Diabetes >> macmage, Join Date: Aug 2009; Location: Elkridge, Maryland I live in MD so needless to say I can't get medical marijuana, however I have found marijuana very helpful to me as a diabetic. I have had type 1 diabetes for 29 years. I have peripheral neuropahty - burning pain in my feet and legs - I also suffer with neasea when I wake up and at dinner time. I have found pot very very helpful for these symptoms. Are there any other diabetics out there that have also found pot helpful. Storm Crow, Very Old School Stoner; Join Date: Jul 2008, Location: Next to a volcano. | Me, for one! You might be interested in these studies and articles- Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes, Study Says - NORML Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model ... and more.  Visit - http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-marijuana/439927-medical-marijuana-diabetes.html diabetes type 1 patient smoking marijuana · Diabetes discussions | briana (over year ago): Hi, my best friend has type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed when we were twelve years old. Now we are nineteen. She has started to use marijuana one year ago. She says that it helps her with her condition. I am worried because her parents are not aware of her habit. Does smoking marijuana help diabetes type 1 patients? ... nonah (over year ago): Hi, diabetes type one is very serious condition. I can understand your friend is under a lot of stress because of her situation. However, marijuana is definitely not the answer. She may think that this substance is helping her, but I believe she is wrong. Marijuana is an illegal substance so therefore there are not any valid studies that show it can help with lowering blood glucose level. You have every right to worry about her condition. I think you should try talking to her about her habit and the effects of marijuana smoking. This is a drug that alters person's state of mind. Under the influence of marijuana your friend can even endanger her health, because she might forget to take her insulin injection on time. If she refuses to listen to you, you shouldn't hesitate to talk to her parents. Believe me, it is for her own good. ... Guest (over year ago}: Actually it is not true that marijuana does not help. It does not alter one's state of mind, nor is it habitual. You need to look at research being done. I don't have the facts on hand, but I would definitely look into otehr points of view before I went and told my 19 year old friends parents that she is smoking weed. The knee-jerk reactions to say that marijuana is bad and lump it in with hard dcrugs like heroin, etc. is really disengenuous at best. Go to your university and do some research, especially from countries where it has been researched quite a bit, like the Netherlands. BTW I have type II diabetes and I find it helps relieve the pressure off my eyes to smoke marijuana ...  Visit - http://www.steadyhealth.com/diabetes_type_1_patient_smoking_marijuana_t138097.html Ask D’Mine: Medical Marijuana, Going Wheat-Free and Dairy-Free By WilD on June 18, 2011 | Welcome back to our diabetes advice column Ask D’Mine, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and community educator Wil Dubois. Got questions about diabetes that you don’t know where to aim? We’re here for you. (Like it or not ) Austin from Oregon, type 1, writes: I’m an 18-year-old type 1 diabetic. I was wondering where it would be legal for me to get my medical cannabis card? Wil@Ask D’Mine answers: Nowhere. Not yet. Probably not ever. At last count 16 states in the union have some sort of medical marijuana laws on the books, with ten more states moving forward on legislation. They couldn’t be more different from each other in the details of who can prescribe, who can receive, who can sell, and how to buy. But, my young friend, you won’t quality for any of them. ... I couldn’t find pot approved for diabetes treatment anywhere. And frankly, I didn’t expect to, either. Diabetes doesn’t hurt, and most of the conditions covered by medical marijuana laws deal with painful conditions. ...  Visit - http://www.diabetesmine.com/2011/06/ask-dmine-medical-marijuana-going-wheat-free-and-dairy-free.html Mm And Diabetes - Michigan Medical Marijuana Association | I was wondering if anyone has seen any good articles or documents on medical marijuana and helping with diabetes? ... Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. (abst - 2005) ... Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes (full - 2006) http://ajp.amjpathol.../full/168/1/235 ... Regulation, Function, and Dysregulation of Endocannabinoids in Models of Adipose and ß-Pancreatic Cells and in Obesity and Hyperglycemia (full - 2006) ... and more at -  Visit - http://michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/topic/22268-mm-and-diabetes/ Denver Medical Marijuana | Tips for Diabetes Symptomatic Relief. Medical Marijuana may have therapeutic potential to treat neuropathic pain triggered by diabetes. There is research the indicates MMJ could help prevent diabetes. Denver, CO Marijuana Dispensary Kind Love can answer your medical marijuana questions. Call today - 303.565.3600 | 4380 E Alameda Ave Denver CO 80211  Visit - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeEHr95WFRg diabetes and marijuana - Alternative Therapies - MedHelp | I have been a diabetic for 13 years and going strong. My mother also has it too. I am a type one diabetic. I believe that medical marijuana should be legal. >> Original post by TymanO5| Jul 07, 2005 - Ok ive had diabetes for 5 years this coming week and i am 15 years old. Diabetes has deffinently changed the way that i go out with friends and i relieze that i cant do all the things that they do to have fun, like drink alcohol. I know that alcohol and diabetes doesnt mix but im curious to know if marijuana has any other side effects on a person with diabetes or if it is still the same as a non diabetic. I have never smoked marijuana before but i might be in a situation next week where people will have some. I wanna know that if anything does happen and i do take some that im not risking myself to an extreme high or low blood suger. ... I may be an old lady with diabetes (53) but I also know what it is like to be a teenager with diabetes and have to figure out how to be with my friends and take care of myself too. I was 13 when I was diagnosed. we don't really know much about how marijuana affects your brain, with or without diabetes. We do know that it is a mind altering drug and that is something that should make you think twice before using it, particularly because we all need all the brain cells we can get to deal with this high maintenance disease we have. ... greetings in the name of THE MOST HIGH, well even though my last statement is my opinion, i am living proof that marijuana does help people with diabetes. As i've stated before, everyone with type 1 diabetes knows what would happen if you don't take your insulin. I've been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 27, ...  Visit - http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Alternative-Therapies-/diabetes-and-marijuana/show/419582 Who Uses Medical Marijuana? A Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patient’s Story - Posted on 12/04/2010 in Medical Marijuana Patient Stories | People suffering with diabetic peripheral neuropathy are often prescribed a laundry list of medications, from tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and countless narcotic pain medications. But many patients find that the most effective drug of them all is medical marijuana. Just as Dave a 58-year-old Southern California resident who is living with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a serious medical condition in which diabetes causes nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs and feet. For the most part, Dave doesn’t have much feeling from his thighs to his toes. However, his nerve endings cause excruciating pain. “It feels like I’m walking on broken glass or a 100 degree sidewalk,” he explained. Because of the pain, Dave is prescribed 160 Vicodin and Percoset every month. But he turned to medical marijuana, he explained, “when the side effects of pharmaceuticals made my life irregular, dismal and scary.” Dave was fearful especially of addiction to the pain meds. Now, he uses medical marijuana with a vaporizer for the pain and has seen tremendous results.  Visit - https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/blog/medical-marijuana-patients/who-uses-medical-marijuana-a-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy-patient-s-story Medical Marijuana for Diabetes | l’ve read your diabetes writings off and on for probably 10 to 15 years. You do have a good solid set of useful information for people with diabetes — especially type 2’s like me. My background and work has been in the physical sciences, and I can appreciation your added scientific basis in your articles. Anyway, I emailed you a number of years ago, and I appreciate your replies. I met someone who had type 2 diabetes here when I we were attending an informational meeting about my state’s new medical marijuana laws. I was opposed to using it, at least for recreational use, which can become psychologically addicting, as you know. But my wife suffers from ruptured discs that causes intense pain, and I was looking into it for her sake. Years ago each of us had used/abused marijuana before giving it up. ... course, even if you are more disciplined than me and your diabetes is out of control, I am not recommending that you rush right out to your local medical marijuana dispensary or start growing weed in your back yard. I am asking for your consideration and anonymous comments. Have any of you seen any improvement in your diabetes control by using pot? ` ... Chris@Apple Roof Cleaning // Feb 6, 2011 at 8:25 pm: I am type 2 diabetic, and eat way too much of the wrong things, I used to smoke weed, but it made me crave sweets, and made me insanely hungry. But I am all for it if works for fellow diabetics. It is surely not as bad as alcohol! ...  Visit - http://www.mendosa.com/blog/?p=900 Treating Diabetes, Diabetic Neuropathy and Gastroparesis with Marijauna (Cannabis) - October 21, 2009 | Just yesterday I had a 39 year old male with diabetes come into my office for a cannabis evaluation with the complaint of gastroparesis as a result of his diabetes. Gastroparesis is also called delayed gastric emptying and is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents into the small intestine. It is a result when the nerves that control the stomach or damaged or stop working. When blood sugars remain high for long periods of time the nerves themselves can be damaged. In this case it is the Vagus nerve which controls the flow of food throughout the digestive tract. His symptoms were heartburn, nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating and cramping and lack of appetite. The main treatment to alleviate symptoms is to get blood sugar levels normalized so that the nerves and arteries can repair themselves. However this does not cure the gastroparesis and many times symptoms remain for long periods of time. In this case this patient has been symptomatic for the past 10 years. In addition to getting his blood sugars under control, his primary care physician has prescribed typical medications for his reflux (protonix) , medications to control his nausea and also a sleeping pill to help him sleep at night.... His friend happened to be a medical cannabis patient ... ... Cheers for this guys, I myself am a heavy Cannabis user and a type 1 diabetic. I have found that since ive been smoking cannabis regualarly it has helped me significantly in controling my blood sugar and in general i just feel better, the “chronic” has helped me become the person ive always wanted to be. It has helped me concentrate more and really explore the depths of my mind, ive conjoured up so many interesting and healthhy ideas. ive joined the gym, something i really didnt consider when i wasnt smoking. its helped me dramiatically helped me with my artistic side, as i say, “get my creative times on”. also i think the most important is that since ive been smoking, i can really just chill with my mates, helped me relax if im stressed, and really give me goals in life. ... (Disease Treatment, abdominal bloating, cannabis, decreased appetite, delayed gastric emptying, diabetes, diabetes mellitus, Dr Sean Breen, gastroparesis, marijuana, medical cannabis of southern california, Medical Marijuana, nausea, protonix, vomiting)  Visit - http://www.mcsocal.com/blog/treating-diabetes-diabetic-neuropathy-and-gastroparesis-with-marijauna-cannabis Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain | More and more states are permitting medical marijuana to help people living with chronic pain, but is it safe? - By Sara Calabro (Apr 4, 2011), Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH | The debilitating effects of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are understandably front and center. Yet while those conditions can greatly decrease a person’s quality of life, the reality is that chronic pain afflicts more people than all three of these diseases combined. Roughly 76 million Americans are living with chronic pain. There are many traditional options to manage pain, from prescription drugs to occupational therapy. Now, one formerly alternative option for controlling chronic pain is becoming mainstream. As of April 2011, medical marijuana — often referred to as cannabis, the actual herb from which marijuana is made — is legal in Washington, DC, and a growing list of states. And that list is likely to get even longer in light of the federal government’s most recent announcement that it will not prosecute users or producers of medical marijuana in states that allow it for medical use. Researchers there are currently looking how medical marijuana may affect neuropathic pain in people with diabetes. The pain management ... Tell Dr. Schueler your symptoms to find out possible causes and treatments, Related Articles, When Children Live With Chronic Pain 'I'm Living With Chronic Pain ', How Chronic Pain Affects Relationships, Drugs, Duragesic-12, Oxycontin, Vicodin ...  Visit - http://www.everydayhealth.com/pain-management/medical-marijuana-for-chronic-pain.aspx other Viable Forums, Bulletin Boards, Chat rooms and other such online resources   will be listed here as we learn about them. Got one? Post It! and let everybody know ...   NEWs Section  Marijuana Smoking Associated with 66% Decrease in Diabetes Risk - By: BRUCE JANCIN, Internal Medicine News Digital Network | DENVER – Marijuana use may be associated with a markedly decreased risk of diabetes. A provocative new analysis of data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) indicates marijuana users had 66% lower odds of having diabetes after adjustment for numerous potential confounding factors, Dr. Magda Shaheen reported at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association. This robust observed benefit has a biologically plausible mechanism, she noted.  Visit - http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/single-view/marijuana-smoking-associated-with-66-decrease-in-diabetes-risk/40de87806e.html Defeat Diabetes Foundation -- An Important Endorsement For Medicinal Marijuana - By Daniel H. Rasolt, Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 | (Defeat Diabetes® News) -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued an endorsement for marijuana use for medicinal purposes for certain conditions, and for further research into its potential for other medical ailments. The endorsement, which comes in the form of a 13 page statement documenting the history of medicinal marijuana use, the current understanding of it, and the obstacles being faced in developing the subject further. Two of the most widely accepted and studied uses for medicinal marijuana are for cancer patients experiencing nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and for AIDS patients suffering from extreme weight loss. It is believed by the ACP that medicinal marijuana use may extend to many other conditions as well, but for various reasons the research is not there to conclusively support the position. ... "The science on medical marijuana should not be obscured or hindered by the debate surrounding the legalization of marijuana for general use" …  Visit - http://www.defeatdiabetes.org/news/view.asp?id=44690   Cannabis as Medicine  RxMarijuana.com | Marijuana: The Forbidden Medicine.   (ORG, inf, Book) Featured Medical Marijuana Patient Accounts * to share website visitors' medical marijuana histories to provide insight into uses for this medicine which are not widely known. … If you wish to send us a personal account of your medical marijuana experiences, ... Cannabis and Diabetes by Michael McKenna ... visit: www.rxmarihuana.com/shared.htm Medical-101.com   (web-ring / link-list) * Your starting point for the best medical info. Free Medical Cannabis info Find what you're looking for! Visit: www.medical-101.com/s/medical_cannabis (back to top)

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