Can Marijuana Help Treat Diabetes?

 Posted by at 10:50 AM on July 9, 2012  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  Add comments
Jul 092012
 

thcvNew Research In Britain Suggests That Compounds In Cannabis May Help Combat Diabetes

British researchers claim that marijuana may have appetite suppressant qualities, and could possibly be used to treat obesity. GW Pharmaceuticals (same people that invented Sativex) has announced that they have made new discoveries involving cannabidiol and THCV. According to E-Max Health, “researchers have discovered compounds in marijuana that could help in the management of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.”

Dr. Steph Wright, director of research and development at GW Pharmaceuticals, said “four Phase 2 clinical trials will have results by the end of the year that might help develop a drug used to treat patients suffering from ‘metabolic syndrome’ — a risk factor for heart disease,” according to Upi.com.

Mike Cawthorne, director of metabolic research at the University of Buckingham who has been conducting the animal studies, told Health India: “Over all, it seems these molecules increase energy expenditure in the cells of the body by increasing the metabolism.”

This is an outstanding day for cannabis science and those suffering from type 2 diabetes. Everything is preliminary at this point, but anything that can lead to relief for the enormous population of those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is a great thing. Below are some amazing videos if you would like to become more familiar with cannabidiol and THCV:

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  • aka Th FloridaBadger

    The plant is plain outright fuel, fiber, medicinal/calming plant known to be growing!!

  • Dragyn

    I have diet controlled type 2, how do I get to volunteer for U.S. testing? I havent gotten munchies in ages from indulging in the herb.

  • 2buds4me

    Goes along with Rick Simpson’s video comments about the oil. He says he’s seen it reverse diabetes, and says once you reach satiation (body’s got plenty of what it needs) no munchies and body weight returns to “normal” even loosing weight.

    Those 3 things are like the holy grail for big pharma – “brought to you tonight by Marijuana – natures cure – now twisted and tortured into something insanely yet pharmaceutically priced for your pleasure. Pick some up in the pharmacy section of your local Wal-Mart today!”

    Now back to you Johnny!