Diabetes

Explore the potential benefits of medical cannabis in managing diabetes with Releaf Cannabis Education. Discover its therapeutic benefits and gain valuable insights.

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    A guide to medicinal cannabis for managing type 1 diabetes

    Though medicinal cannabis can’t be administered to directly treat type 1 diabetes, it could potentially help to mitigate many of the disease’s symptoms. Research has shown that topical CBD cream may provide symptomatic relief for people suffering from diabetic neuropathy in the lower extremities.

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    The science behind CBD for diabetic neuropathy

    Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that occurs when diabetes causes damage to the nervous system. The condition can affect a number of different nerves in the body, including in the feet, organs, and muscles. This damage can result in pain, tingling sensations, and numbness. Early medical research is showing that the interaction between CBD and the ECS can produce potentially powerful pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory results for people with diabetic neuropathy.

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    Finding the right CBD dosage for diabetes management

    The benefits of finding the right CBD dosage for diabetes and associated health conditions are emerging all the time and will hopefully become more evident with further clinical trials. Once you have checked with your doctor whether you are able to benefit from CBD, it’s all about finding the right dose for you. Start small and experiment, working your way up to a level that suits you, and you may find another powerful ally in the fight against diabetes.

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    An administration guide on CBD oil for diabetes

    Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis sativa L. plant, more commonly known as cannabis or hemp. It is one of more than 110 chemicals known as phytocannabinoids found in this particular species of plant, and one of the most prevalent, along with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Recently, medical research studies and clinical trials have shown potential positives when administering medical cannabis, and specifically CBD, to treat or manage the symptoms of diabetes.

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    Can CBD potentially regulate blood glucose levels?

    Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the amount of sugar in your blood at any one time. Blood sugar levels are regulated by insulin, but in people suffering from diabetes, this insulin function does not work correctly, causing blood sugar levels to remain high or drop dangerously low. While CBD is not a miracle drug that’s going to offer a cure, if administered in the right way, it may offer benefits, one of which being the potential to help regulate blood sugar levels.

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    The benefits CBD may offer to diabetes patients

    Cannabidiol, or CBD as it’s more commonly known, is a natural compound occurring in the Cannabis sativa plant. The plant contains two main cannabinoids: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Recent research has shown that CBD products (which can legally contain up to 0.2% THC when sold over the counter) can have a number of health benefits and medicinal uses, such as the treatment of chronic pain, reducing anxiety and depression, and helping with addiction.

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    How medical cannabis may ease the symptoms of diabetes type 2 

    One new, complementary treatment option that may help with the reduction of type 2 diabetes symptoms is medical cannabis. Studies have shown strong links between taking medical cannabis, and other cannabis-derived products, and improved type 2 diabetes management. Though more research is needed to confirm this link, there’s a growing body of evidence showing that cannabis very well may help with the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and improve the quality of life for people living with the condition.

    Diabetes

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    What you need to know about cannabis and diabetes type 1

    Type 1 diabetes is a disease that causes the pancreas to make little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Without insulin, blood sugar can’t get into our cells and instead builds up in the bloodstream. Type 1 diabetes can be managed with a range of complementary treatments and therapies. Some recent studies have pointed to the potential of medical cannabis as an effective additional treatment capable of reducing the symptoms of the disease.

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