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02-09-2005, 05:04 AM

is there any problems or adverse effects of marijuana when taking matformin-a diabetes med....?

DrJay2001 · 02-09-2005, 05:35 PM

Metformin (Glucophage) is an oral medication designed to lower insulin resistance. The actions of glucophage are NOT effected by the use of cannabis.

In fact, as a Type 1 myself I've watched this issue very carefully. I have not noticed any real impact on my diabetes from cannabis other than it helps with my neuropathy and I have to select low carb snack foods.

Yours,
Dr. jay

02-09-2005, 06:53 PM

thanks dr jay

onus · 03-09-2005, 01:51 AM

iwtbreed:
I am a type II diabetic and I second what Dr. Jay has to say. I take both metformin (Glucophage) and Avandia (I forget the generic name), two very common oral agents for diabetes. I'm in good control and I see no correlation between cannabis use and blood sugar variation.
I also use cannabis for diabetic neuropathy and agree with Dr. Jay on that count, too. It helps a lot.One piece of advice: try a vaporizer. In the long run, diabetics should avoid smoking, IMHO. I'm trying to take good care of the capillaries in my feet--the ones I've got left, anyway! (Rhetorical question: If diabetes destroys the feeling in my feet, could it at least target the neuropathic feeling, for God's sake?)

Best of luck to you.

Onus

hueyp · 03-09-2005, 09:34 PM

i am a type 1 on a paridigm insulin pump and can confirm that it can be very useful in the treatment of diabetes.my a1c levels have been around 5.8-6.3 for the last 3years.i contribute alot to the addition of the pump but alot goes to trees because it helps me maintain a steady appetite,which is instrumental,and healthy sleeping patterns,along with help with the nueropathy and other conditions that may result from diabetes.

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DrJay2001 now at peace Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California Posts: 507	Metformin (Glucophage) is an oral medication designed to lower insulin resistance. The actions of glucophage are NOT effected by the use of cannabis. In fact, as a Type 1 myself I've watched this issue very carefully. I have not noticed any real impact on my diabetes from cannabis other than it helps with my neuropathy and I have to select low carb snack foods. Yours, Dr. jay __________________ Out here on the periphery, there are no stars... https://www.letfreedomgrow.com
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03-09-2005, 01:51 AM	#4
onus New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12	iwtbreed: I am a type II diabetic and I second what Dr. Jay has to say. I take both metformin (Glucophage) and Avandia (I forget the generic name), two very common oral agents for diabetes. I'm in good control and I see no correlation between cannabis use and blood sugar variation. I also use cannabis for diabetic neuropathy and agree with Dr. Jay on that count, too. It helps a lot.One piece of advice: try a vaporizer. In the long run, diabetics should avoid smoking, IMHO. I'm trying to take good care of the capillaries in my feet--the ones I've got left, anyway! (Rhetorical question: If diabetes destroys the feeling in my feet, could it at least target the neuropathic feeling, for God's sake?) Best of luck to you. Onus
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hueyp New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17	i am a type 1 on a paridigm insulin pump and can confirm that it can be very useful in the treatment of diabetes.my a1c levels have been around 5.8-6.3 for the last 3years.i contribute alot to the addition of the pump but alot goes to trees because it helps me maintain a steady appetite,which is instrumental,and healthy sleeping patterns,along with help with the nueropathy and other conditions that may result from diabetes.
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