DIABETICS AND CBD

How can diabetics benefit from cbd?

Chronic inflammation has long been known to play a key role in the development of insulin resistance and therefore type 2 diabetes. Research shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD can treat this inflammation and therefore improve the body’s metabolism.

In 2013 a recent study by the American Journal of Medicine, stated as a result of a five-year study, showed that people who used cannabis or hemp on a regular basis had fasting insulin levels that were 16 percent lower than participants who had never used cannabis.

When inflammation is reduced, the immune system and cardiovascular system function better. A lack of inflammation can also improve cell growth and improve sugar metabolism. If all these systems throughout the body are working as efficiently as possible, the chances of developing insulin resistance and diabetes are decreased.

Outcomes of using CBD if you are diabetic are not limited to; stabilizing a person’s blood sugars, reducing pain often associated with diabetes caused by nerve inflammation (neuropathy), also CBD acts as an anti-inflammatory to help reduce some of the known arterial inflammation that is found in many diabetics, and it also aids in improving circulation by keeping blood vessels open.

 

Foods that diabetics should avoid for CBD to properly help heal the body.

Processed sugars! Processed sugars also include those that say “sugar free” or “low fat” these advertising is true, they are sugar free, but instead some companies use non-metabolizing sugars to replace the taste of table sugar. These are known as your artificial sweeteners. They do not metabolize in the body making them a good choice for a diabetic, but in the long run this actual does not help your health condition, it worsens your chances of reversing the disease.  In the end you will be battling with yourself to find a way to live a healthy lifestyle, when It can all be so simple.

Beneficial foods for Diabetics

It is important to pay attention to the foods to stay away from, but it is even more important to add in additional foods that you can benefit from. Magnesium-rich foods are great for diabetics.  Magnesium can help regulate blood sugar levels because it plays a role in glucose metabolism. Foods like spinach, chard, pumpkin seeds, almonds, yogurt and black beans, can improve type 2 diabetes.
Chromium is another nutrient that’s involved in normal carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Foods high in chromium can improve the glucose tolerance factor in your body and naturally balance out blood glucose levels. You can find chromium in foods like broccoli and green beans.
Foods high in fiber help slow down glucose absorption, regulate your blood sugar levels and support detoxification. Aim to eat at least 30 grams of fiber per day, which can come from vegetables like brussels sprouts, peas and artichokes. And fruits like avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, especially chia seeds and flaxseeds.

Not only will your body begin to naturally heal itself with proper nutrition, but when you combine CBD with healthy eating habits it is possible to reverse this epidemic disease!