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Cannabis Use Tied to Fourfold Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

9/16/2025

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A study at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna links cannabis use to a nearly fourfold increase in diabetes risk.
Analyzing data from over 4 million adults, it found 2.2% of cannabis users developed diabetes, versus 0.6% of non-users.
The study suggests cannabis may lead to insulin resistance and poor eating habits.
Researchers urge healthcare professionals to discuss cannabis use and diabetes risk with patients.
Limitations include reliance on self-reported cannabis use and a retrospective design, highlighting the need for further research on long-term effects.

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A study at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna links cannabis use to a nearly fourfold increase in diabetes risk.
Analyzing data from over 4 million adults, it found 2.2% of cannabis users developed diabetes, versus 0.6% of non-users.
The study suggests cannabis may lead to insulin resistance and poor eating habits.
Researchers urge healthcare professionals to discuss cannabis use and diabetes risk with patients.
Limitations include reliance on self-reported cannabis use and a retrospective design, highlighting the need for further research on long-term effects.