Post: CBD for Diabetes

Over 10% of Americans have diabetes , and although lifestyle changes and medication generally help stabilize blood sugar levels, many Americans are considering the use of cannabidiol (CBD) as another option.1

In fact, some research shows CBD might help control blood sugar2 and reduce stress and anxiety,3 which are important for people with diabetes. Other studies indicate that CBD could possibly help prevent diabetes.4

However, it has only been legal for scientists to conduct human trials with CBD since 2015, so the research is preliminary and there’s a lot still to be learned.5 Here’s what we know—and don’t know—about CBD and diabetes. Tinnakorn Jorruang / EyeEm / Getty Images What Is CBD?

CBD is a nonpsychoactive chemical compound in cannabis.4 The Benefits of CBD for Diabetics

CBD can have a therapeutic effect on the brain without causing hallucinations or the psychoactive effects that most people associate with the “high” from cannabis. Because of this, CBD has a lot of potential for therapeutic uses.

But before the scientific and medical communities can make definitive statements about the health benefits of CBD, they need more thorough and long-term research about the compound and how it affects the body and brain.

That said, there are indications that CBD has health benefits. For example: The endocannabinoid system , which regulates food intake and energy use, is often overactive in people who are overweight or who have type 2 diabetes.2

CBD acts on receptors in the endocannabinoid system, which is the root of many of its possible therapeutic applications.3

Obesity and Insulin Resistance Type 2 diabetes , the most common type of diabetes, is closely linked with being overweight.6 CBD and Weight Gain CBD shows some promise in fighting weight gain7 and insulin resistance,4 both of which can increase the risk for diabetes.A 2020 medical review found that CBD has the potential to affect a number of factors that contribute to the development of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. These include the potential to reduce inflammation and alter glucose metabolism.In turn, that can reduce the symptoms of:4 Insulin resistance Type 2 diabetes Metabolic […]

CBD for Diabetes