CBD (CANNABIDIOL) AND DIABETES

Medical cannabis has been seen as an alternative to opioids for different types of pain, including: neuropathic. Many diabetic patients suffer from neuropathic pain resulting in: burning, numbness, tingling sensations that can make it very difficult to function and sleep. Cannabis has many affects including: euphoria, psychosis, pain-relieving, anti-spasticity, sleep promoting effects, increased appetite include a few. 

The effects of CBD that are exploited in the medical field include: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and cytotoxic effects. Many studies have begun to look at whether CBD can potentially regulate glucose levels for diabetic patients. CBD is not smoked or inhaled but rather made into an oil for topical skin application or edible use. A new study has correlated CBD to be effective for patients suffering from diabetes. 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News