According to Diabetes Canada “Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body can’t properly use the insulin that is released (called insulin insensitivity) or does not make enough insulin. As a result, sugar builds up in the blood instead of being used as energy. About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes more often develops in adults, but children can be affected.Depending on the severity of type 2 diabetes, it may be managed through physical activity and meal planning, or may also require medications and/or insulin to control blood sugar more effectively.Today, there are 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Every three minutes, another Canadian is diagnosed. Chances are that diabetes affects you or someone you know.”
Watch short video testimonial from Catrina Coleman who who was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Using medicinal cannabis she got her health back and lost over 80 pounds!
Recent studies published by the American Journal of Medicine find a link between cannabis and blood sugar control. Smokers of Cannabis in the study had lower levels of insulin resistance. High resistance can lead to diabetes. Scientists say the receptors in the brain triggered by cannabis may speed up metabolism.