According to a meta-analysis of studies, people who smoke marijuana are half as likely to get type 2 diabetes.
The study was published in the journal Phytotherapy Research by Tabriz University of Medical Sciences researchers in Iran this month. It expands on scientific literature that examines the effects of marijuana on glucose regulation and secretion of insulin, which are linked to chronic diseases.
Researchers analyzed four studies of epidemiological cohorts and 11 relevant surveys that had been published in scientific databases like PubMed until July 1, 2022.
The researchers found that type 2 diabetes was 0.48 times less common in people who consumed marijuana than those who did not.
The paper suggests that cannabis consumption may have a protective effect on diabetes mellitus type 2. The paper says that despite the heterogeneity of the studies, it is important to study the increasing trend in cannabis consumption.
Previous studies have also linked marijuana with a lower rate of type 2 diabetes. This is the form of the disease in which patients produce low levels of insulin and can become resistance to the hormone.
Researchers have called for more research to determine the exact mechanism by which cannabis has this effect. However, we do know that the compounds found in marijuana bind receptors within the endocannabinoid systems, which regulates various bodily functions including insulin secretion.
The new study states that cannabis consumption has multiple effects on metabolism through various pathways including glucose regulation and secretion of insulin. The studies on the relationship between cannabis and diabetes type 2 are inconsistent.
In 2012, a study published also found cannabis consumption was associated with a 58% reduction in diabetes risk. Some studies have shown that marijuana consumption is not associated with diabetes.
In the International Journal of Drug Policy, a study published this month showed that states which have legalized medical marijuana experienced significant discounts in their health insurance rates when compared with states where cannabis was still illegal.
Scientists also found that legalizing adult-use of marijuana is associated with a decrease in obesity, despite the fact cannabis is a well-known appetite stimulater.
According to a 2018 study, the average marijuana user has a smaller waistline than non-users.
Researchers found that regular marijuana users are more likely to be active than their non-using counterparts.
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