Can Cannabis Help Prevent Diabetes? New Study Shows Potential Benefits
New research indicates that cannabis users may have healthier body responses to inflammation and better control of blood sugar levels, potentially reducing the risk of diabetes. The study, conducted as part of the SONIC trial, examined the health profiles of regular cannabis users.
The research found that these individuals often had healthier inflammatory responses and superior blood sugar regulation compared to non-users. Angela Bryan, Ph.D., co-director of CUChange at the University of Colorado, Boulder, remarked, “Those inflammatory profiles would improve over the course of 4 weeks, particularly for those using a CBD [cannabidiol] as opposed to a THC [tetrahydrocannabinol] product.”
Research Findings
Participants in the study, who were generally young and physically active, were compared to non-users of similar demographics. The study included oral glucose …