Can CBD Protect Your Dog Against Fireworks Anxiety

Maria Loreto

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June 26, 2020

Can CBD Protect Your Dog Against Fireworks Anxiety

Fireworks can trigger a dog’s nervous system, quickly overwhelming their senses. Here’s what we know about CBD and your furry BFF.

People have been noticing a lot of fireworks lately. Maybe it’s due to the fact that we spend most of our time bored indoors, that cities are quieter than usual, or that people just don’t care anymore.

According to the New York Times, there are lots of conspiracy theories floating around regarding the origins of these nightly airshows: “The flood of illegal fireworks, heard in nightly booms, bangs and fizzles across the city and the country, has intensified to such a degree that some people are desperately seeking explanations for the chaos, with many suggesting government complicity.”

One thing is certain: Dogs don’t care about your junk theories.

Fourth of July is fast approaching, so we have to be prepared. Here’s where CBD might come in handy.

A lot of pets go missing or start acting out of character when there’s an increase in fireworks. These loud sounds cause dogs’ adrenaline to spike. Fireworks, unlike thunder and other loud sounds, come from the ground, triggering dogs senses and leaving them overstimulated. While a lot of people protect their dogs by giving them medication or keeping them indoors with the TV on, sometimes these options aren’t enough to keep your dog relaxed.

Is there any science to support these claims of CBD treating canine anxiety?

The Huffington Post spoke with Dr. Adam Christman, an award winning veterinarian from New Jersey, who claims that most of the evidence out there on CBD is anecdotal. He mentions the first scientific study on CBD oil conducted on dogs, which found that those who suffered from osteoarthritis lived more comfortably if they were given two doses of the compound a day.

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“However, we are truly unsure of its true safety and potential drug interactions with traditional medications. Therefore, there’s a very gray zone on this,” he said.

While most experts agree that more research needs to be conducted on the topic of CBD, there appears to be no risks in dogs consuming it, especially if you’re buying products from a trusted source and following their dosage instructions.

If your dog is very nervous and has a complicated history with fireworks, it might be best to avoid experimentation, at least for now. Stick with medicines that have provided scientifically sound results, like tranquilizers. When the stakes are lower and your dog is experiencing some anxiety, give CBD a try. Just make sure to purchase your product from a reputable source.

Why Bars Are So Dangerous During The Coronavirus

Maria Loreto

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June 26, 2020

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Why Bars Are So Dangerous During The Coronavirus

After months in isolation, people are exhausted and feeling lonely, which makes them more reckless when entering bars and restaurants.

Bars are hotspots for the coronavirus. A few weeks ago there was a report that detailed how 15 people contracted the virus in Jacksonville, Florida. Despite the fact that they had been diligent throughout the first couple of months of the pandemic, they went out to a pub to celebrate a birthday and were showing symptoms of COVID-19 a couple of days later. The one thing these victims had in common? Spending an evening together at a bar.

What is it about bars that makes them so dangerous when it comes to the spread of the virus?

On the most basic level, bars are places where people tend to get careless. Most who enter the establishment are looking to be social and have drinks with their friends. Unless people are extremely diligent, they’ll likely drink alcohol, stand close to each other and raise their voices in order to be heard over the music, thus spreading more of their droplets.

Four months into the pandemic and people have been lulled into a false sense of security. After spending months in isolation, people are exhausted and feeling lonely, which makes them more reckless when entering bars and restaurants — establishments that are trying their best to adapt to these unprecedented social distancing measures, with varying degrees of success.

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“There are certain counties where a majority of the people who are tested positive in that county are under the age of 30, and this typically results from people going to bars,” said Texas governor Greg Abbot.

While the demographic that’s been getting more exposure to the virus is the same one that’s likely to face severe symptoms, few of these people are completely isolated, especially now that social distancing guidelines are lifting. This means they might be asymptomatic and will likely be in contact with others who are more vulnerable.

Public protocol can be confusing right now, but there are some common sense measures that limit the amount of risk people are exposing themselves and others to. It’s important to wear face masks and to comply with social distancing guidelines when immersed in crowded settings. While it may not work for an old fashioned party, it’s the reality that we’re living in.

FDA Pursues Action Against Companies Offering Misleading Antibody Tests

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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June 26, 2020

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FDA Pursues Action Against Companies Offering Misleading Antibody Tests

Violations include offering test kits for sale in the U.S. directly to consumers for at-home use without first receiving the necessary marketing approval, clearance, or authorization.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued advisory letters to three companies that have allegedly been promoting faux antibody tests for the treatment of COVID-19. The products and related marketing content reviewed by the FDA, and were singled out for marketing directly to customers at home, without the involvement of a health care professional, and evaluated as adulterated and misbranded.

“Providing regulatory flexibility during this public health emergency never meant we would allow fraud,” said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “When tests are marketed inappropriately, with inaccurate or misleading claims — such as the ability to perform the test completely at home, or that the test is authorized, cleared, or approved when it is not — the (violators) put the health of Americans at risks.”

The FDA issued warning letters to Medakit Ltd. of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong; Antibodiescheck.com and Yama Group; and Dr. Jason Korkus, DDS and Sonrisa Family Dental (My COVID19 Club) of Chicago, Illinois. Violations include offering test kits for sale in the U.S. directly to consumers for at-home use without first receiving the necessary marketing approval, clearance, or authorization from the FDA.

The FDA maintains an ongoing effort of vigilance to prevent companies from operating outside set policy guidelines. The letters, to the three companies, were announced on June 17th. The first of their kind to be sent out, the warning letters are an initial step in preventing the sale or marketing of these products. If there is no measurable response or action taken from the companies named, the FDA has the option to pursue additional steps, including taking legal action and seizure of the products that are violating the FDA policies.

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Antibody tests (also known as serological tests) detect antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, which can help identify people who might have developed an adaptive immune response to the virus. The immune response can be part of either an active infection or a prior one. These tests may be necessary in the fight against this pandemic. They could potentially provide updated information on potential disease prevalence and help assess the current level of asymptomatic infection.

According to the Mayo Clinic, antibody tests are essential in determining who has the virus and to assess how it might be spreading. A medical professional uses finger prick or by drawing blood from a vein in the arm. The sample is tested to ascertain whether you have developed antibodies against the virus. The immune system produces these antibodies — proteins that are potentially critical for fighting and clearing out the infection.

The FDA also advised medical professionals and health care providers, that it regularly posts updates (at https://www.fda.gov/) about products, medical information, and corrective actions it takes during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Similarly, the FDA requests that healthcare professionals report questionable products or medically risky situations to the Agency. Reports can be submitted online at MedWatch located here. Medical professionals can also register for FDA information updates at the link.

Is Marijuana The Next Recovery Revolution For Pro Athletes?

Brendan Bures

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June 26, 2020

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Is Marijuana The Next Recovery Revolution For Pro Athletes?

More and more research shows the benefits marijuana has on athletes, and leagues have begun to pay attention.

According to science, cannabis provides significant benefits to athletes in both performance and recovery. Physically speaking, marijuana can reduce inflammation , alleviate pain symptoms, and improve symptoms caused by traumatic brain injuries. Those who don’t like the psychoactive effect of THC should know CBD acts as an effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory as well.

Other reviews show how cannabis also delivers a mental boost for athletes. Studies have shown training with marijuana increases focus and motivation in the gym. But it can also allow professionals and amateurs alike to reduce anxiety, depression, and tension in competition, as stated in a comprehensive 2011 study, published in the journal Sports Medicne.

“Furthermore, cannabinoids play a major role in the extinction of fear memories by interfering with learned aversive behaviors,” the study’s authors wrote. “Athletes who experienced traumatic events in their sports career could benefit from such an effect.”

This science, in conjunction with damages caused by pharmaceutical opioids and anti-inflammatories, has inspired former sports pros to speak out. Football, basketball, golf, and hockey players are among those who have advocated for professional leagues to allow cannabis as an alternative medicine and eliminate penalties around its use. By focusing on marijuana’s health and wellness attributes, these athletes have disassociated some long-standing stigmas around the cannabis plant, some of which they used to believe.

“I remember my grandma kicking my aunts and uncles out of the house for even smelling like weed,” former NBA power forward Al Harrington told Playboy. “I was taught it was a gateway drug. I’d see guys strung out on the corner, and they’d tell you that cannabis is what started them down that path. I was smart enough to know I didn’t want no part of that.”

Harrington is now a well-known figure in the cannabis industry. He’s the founder and CEO of Viola Brands, a multi-state cannabis operator that has raised tens of millions in funding. When Harrington entered the NBA, he discovered basketball’s dirty open secret — 70-80% of the league used cannabis in some fashion. Marijuana users ranked as the best players on some of his teams, Harrington said.

Following a knee surgery in 2012 that led to staph infection, pain medications disrupted his body in numerous ways. So he tried CBD, and the success of the cannabinoids opened his mind.

“For me, it was about managing pain, but it was also because when I get high it allows me to deal with a lot of stuff mentally,” he said. “Anything that goes wrong, the first thing I reach for is cannabis. I believe the plant can heal everything.”

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Professional athletes suffer more injuries, bruises, and inflammation on the job than most households experience in their lifetimes. The margins between wins and losses, and whether or not they earn a lucrative contract, can be razor thin. It creates an enormous pressure to get back on the field after injury as quickly as possible, and find any advantage, however slight, in training. Tom Brady, for example, refuses to eat cheeseburgers or strawberries.

But it can also lead players to toxic behaviors that wreak long-term damages to their bodies. Former offensive lineman Eugene Monroe was alarmed by the amount of pills he consumed, which only multiplied when he ingested more pills to counteract the side effects of other pills. Eventually, he sought alternative treatment in cannabis.

“For me, the major benefits of cannabis are as an anti-inflammatory and the relief from pain, headaches and other concussion symptoms that I still have years after suffering a bunch of them,” he said. “I went from scheduling X amount of pills throughout each day to eliminating all of them. Now that I use cannabis, the only pills I take are vitamins and minerals. There’s no more pharmaceuticals.”

To their credit, sports leagues have listened. The MLB removed marijuana from its banned substances list last year. Back in March, the NFL said it would no longer suspend players for positive marijuana tests while limiting testing for the drug to once a year. The NHL does not discipline players for cannabis use as well.

Change appears on the horizon for the NBA as well. When play resumes in Orlando next month, where teams will compete inside a bubble to limit spread of the coronavirus, athletes won’t be tested for cannabis. In addition, NBA Payers Union Executive Director Michele Roberts joined the Cresco Labs board this month and previously voiced support for allowing basketball players to use cannabis.

“I think they’ll wait to see how it affects the NFL, and I don’t think it will affect the NFL at all,” Harrington said. “The NBA can’t be the only league that doesn’t change their rules. They’ll look kinda crazy.”

What To Know About Vaping CBD

Maria Loreto

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June 26, 2020

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CBD vapes are a common way of ingesting the compound, producing fast results while avoiding the ‘head high’ that THC is so known for.

CBD is a compound that continues to flourish, especially since it helps manage a wide variety of symptoms that target people of all ages and lifestyles, from chronic pain to depression and anxiety. So here is what to know about vaping CBD.

While a lot has been discussed and written about CBD oils and gummies, CBD vaping is also a pretty popular method of consumption. Vapes have understandably gotten a bad rap over the past year, but still, people enjoy them for their discretion and comfort. As long as you purchase your items from a reputable source, you should be fine.

One of the reasons why people prefer CBD vapes is because they have higher concentrations of the compound when compared to flower. They might also produce quicker results compared to consuming CBD oils and edibles, since vapes distribute the content to your bloodstream directly.

If you’re someone who’s interested in trying CBD vapes, you should keep dosage in mind. While tolerance varies from person to person, an average vaping cartridge contains about 100mg of CBD. As is the case with other kinds of marijuana, take a hit or two and wait around to feel results. You can increase or decrease the dosage as needed.

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While CBD won’t get you high like THC, it will produce an effect, and overdoing it might lead to drowsiness, low blood pressure, red eyes and dry mouth. While you won’t have to deal with paranoia or anxiety produced by a bad high, you might have to cope with the remaining negative side effects.

Before you make your purchase, do your research. Learn whether the compound is legal in your state and try out a brand that has some recognition. Learn as you’re experiencing the compound and hopefully find some of the relief that many people believe in.

Los Angeles Resets Marijuana Program To Combat Racial Inequality

Brendan Bures

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June 25, 2020

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Los Angeles Resets Marijuana Program To Combat Racial Inequality

The changes will finally address the city’s stagnant social equity programs, but could lead legacy operators into the illicit market.

The Los Angeles City Council approved a series of recommendations Tuesday that would overhaul its plagued recreational cannabis program, with a primary focus on fixing social equity licenses. The changes have been met with applause and derision from those vying to join L.A.’s cannabis industry.

At one time, the Los Angeles marijuana scene held significant promise. Insiders expected the city to serve as a hotbed for cannabis culture and entrepreneurship, showcasing the massive growth potential possible within marijuana businesses.

In many ways, the promise L.A. held has been realized. The only problem? The majority of that success happens in the illicit market. According to the Los Angeles Times, California marijuana revenue hit $3.1 billion in legal sales in 2019, the highest total of any adult-use market. Illicit sales, meanwhile, is expected to total $8.7 billion. Social equity programs, designed to benefit those impacted by the War on Drugs, have proceeded over two years in sluggish fashion, drawing criticism to L.A. and the state writ large.

The latter issue was the focus of City Council’s changes, most of which will prioritize social equity applicants in the near future. L.A. will streamline the application process for social equity applicants, as well as provide temporary approval to those who meet the program’s benchmarks. Until 2025, the city will limit all delivery licenses to businesses that fall in line with social equity criteria. Reference points for who fits these benchmark include those either arrested for marijuana-related offenses or lived in neighborhoods previously overwhelmed by high marijuana arrest rates.

These were imperative changes said Cat Packer, the city’s top cannabis regulator, following racial justice protests and economic damages caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The intersection “between cannabis policy and racial injustice is clear to me,” Packer said. “Black and brown communities … have been disproportionately impacted, disproportionately policed, and we made a commitment to actively acknowledge those harms and address the harms of the drug war.”

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While credited with finally addressing the city’s flailing social equity programs, others criticized the negative impact this could present to legacy operators. That includes retailers and growers who supported the state’s medical marijuana program before 2018, when adult-use sales began. It could also push potential operators into the illicit market, as they might have to wait several years before a chance to become fully legal.

Michael Chernis, an attorney with clients in and outside social equity programs, told Marijuana Business Daily this could “cut off any chance for anyone but a social equity applicant to get a retail license, a non-storefront retail license or, as far as I can tell, any license for five years.”

He added, “My initial reaction is it’s really unfair to people who are not social equity applicants, because there are a lot of people who were waiting patiently to be licensed … resisting the temptation to operate illegally in the hopes of becoming licensed.”

What Healthcare Workers Need To Know About Newest FDA Drug Approvals

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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June 25, 2020

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What Healthcare Workers Need To Know About Newest FDA Drug Approvals

The FDA is hoping to piece together the puzzle of not only preventing, but treating coronavirus in a way that saves lives and alleviates stress on healthcare systems across the U.S.

“The FDA recognizes the increased demand for certain products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and we remain deeply committed to facilitating access to medical products to help address critical needs of the American public.” – (FDA)

With a rush of recent approvals to help with the coronavirus epidemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been fast-tracking approvals in hopes that American lives will be saved. Their newest abbreviated drug application approvals pertain to two generic drugs that help when intubating patients as the drugs work to help relax skeletal muscles, making insertion easier.

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Both succinylcholine chloride and cisatracurium besylate injections were approved, in hopes of helping patients in an intensive care setting. Breaking down the drugs, the FDA explained:

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride in 0.9% sodium chloride injection, is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting and sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures. The most common side effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection are hypotension, bradycardia, and dry mouth. This drug is listed in the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
Succinylcholine chloride injection USP 200 mg/10 mL, is indicated in addition to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation. Side effects of succinylcholine chloride injection include anaphylaxis, hyperkalemia, and malignant hyperthermia.

With a rise in both emergency use authorizations (EUAs) and drug approvals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA has looked to offer doctors and health care teams additional resources in the fight against the virus. With over 180 approvals so far, the FDA is hoping to piece together the puzzle of not only preventing, but treating coronavirus in a way that saves lives and alleviates stress on healthcare systems across the United States.

Which CBD Product Is Right For You?

Maria Loreto

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June 25, 2020

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CBD is incredibly versatile, and treats many types of aches and pains. Chances are, there’s a delivery method that speaks to you. Here are the 5 most common ones.

CBD has become one of the largest and most popular cannabis compounds, with plans of growing even bigger if the industry’s predictions are correct. Despite the interest, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding its true effects. In a general way, CBD has been used as a successful treatment option for thousands of people who suffer from various conditions, ranging from anxiety and stress to arthritis and chronic pain disorders. But which CBD product is right for you?

Like cannabis, CBD can also be consumed through a variety of methods, each providing benefits for treating specific ailments. Here are the five most common ones:

Hemp & CBD Oil

One of the most versatile and popular ways of consuming CBD is through oil. The oil can be added to edibles, capsules, drinks, massage oils and more, making for a discreet option that steadily improves on your mental health and provides relief for physical pains.

Tinctures

Similar to oils, tinctures are liquid concentrated extractions of CBD. Unlike CBD and hemp oils, these tinctures are less concentrated and can be consumed sublingually, having a faster effect than most other methods.

Infused Topicals

Another very common option for treating surface level pains and physical aches are topicals. These lotions, oils and creams work when applied directly on the skin, providing quick acting and localized relief from workout injuries, arthritis and more.

Edibles

Edibles are no longer just associated with THC and getting high. CBD edibles are very trendy right now, with hundreds of companies selling their own version of the product. These can come in the shape of gummies, brownies, lollipops and more, providing relief for people who suffer from different ailments and don’t want to take other medicines that may come with side effects.

Strains

Depending on the THC content of the strain, you can smoke or vape these without feeling high or impaired. While most strains contain a small amount of THC, making them work even better due to cannabis’ entourage effect, you can ask your budtender and have them recommend a strain with a high CBD concentration.

Craving Hugs Right Now? It’s Not The Pandemic That’s Responsible

Maria Loreto

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June 25, 2020

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Craving Hugs Right Now? It’s Not The Pandemic That’s Responsible

Whether we’re male or female or we identify as “huggers” or not, every type of person is experiencing a loss of human contact and touch during this time.

The pandemic has been a tough time for all of us, but there’s a difference between what introverts and extroverts are experiencing. The fact that people can’t see their friends and family as often as they’re used to is hard to cope with for a variety of reasons, one of the most basic ones being touch. According to a new study conducted on twins, “skin hunger” is real and there’s a genetic basis to it.

Social scientists from the University of Arizona have discovered that craving for human touch is influenced by the fact that we’re designed to be cared for by others. “Touch equals survival as infants. If we don’t have someone touching us and helping to meet our needs, then we don’t survive,” explains University of Arizona professor Kory Floyd. People who’ve spent the past couple of months alone and isolated, might be experiencing this skin hunger to different degrees.

“Many people these days are recognizing that they miss getting hugs, they miss touch, and it’s maybe the one thing technology hasn’t really figured out how to give us yet,” says Floyd.

The study examined the levels of affection people expressed to determine influences, whether they were genetic or environmental. There were marked differences between men and women, with women having more of a genetic influence and men’s response being determined more by their environment, a fact that surprised researchers.

The study looked into 464 pairs of adult twins, half identical and half fraternal, all between the ages of 19 and 84. This type of research is a great base for studying the differences between genetics and environment, since twins tend to be raised within the same household. There’s also the fact that identical twins share 100% of genetic material and fraternal twins share only 50%.

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According to UA News, “The identical twin pairs scored more similarly than the fraternal twin pairs – at least in the case of women — suggesting that there is, in fact, a genetic component to affectionate behavior.” Researchers don’t know why affectionate behavior seems to be heritable in women but not men. However, Floyd notes that men, on average, tend to express less affection overall than women, as evidenced by previous research.

Whether we’re male or female or we identify as “huggers” or not, every type of person is experiencing a loss of human contact and touch during this time. This skin hunger is similar to regular hunger, and even though it may be more difficult to be attuned to it, it’s important to listen to your body and fulfill that need how you’re able. Pet a dog, cover yourself in weighted blanket, or create your quarantine social bubble with a friend or loved one. However you meet this need, it’s important to address the issue and to not let it fester.

COVID-19 May Trigger Diabetes — Can Marijuana Help?

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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June 25, 2020

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COVID-19 May Trigger Diabetes — Can Marijuana Help?

Researchers believe that some people may develop diabetes for the first time due to contracting severe COVID-19. Here’s how cannabis may help.

There are some new, unanswered questions about the busy intersection of COVID-19, the risks of diabetes, and the potential efficacy of medical marijuana in treatment.

The medical community is becoming increasingly vocal in the push to investigate the therapeutic properties and side effects of cannabis and its synthetic counterparts- especially given the current health crisis. Medical marijuana is a synthetic form of the active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized THC for medical use, and legislation is pending approval in 10 other U.S. states. One estimate puts the number of medical marijuana users at 2.5 million. There is a rise in state legalization, where recreational marijuana is gaining accessibility as well.

Some research has found a decreased prevalence of diabetes among marijuana users, while others found lower fasting insulin levels in those who imbibe.

Researchers believe that some people may develop diabetes for the first time due to contracting severe COVID-19. These researchers have set up a registry for reported cases, to investigate the possible link, and to inform future treatment.

The specialists have set up the CoviDiab Registry to gather data on the problem from doctors to establish its extent and how best to treat it.

“Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases, and we now realize the consequences of the inevitable clash between two pandemics,” says Francesco Rubino, professor of metabolic surgery at King’s College London in the United Kingdom and co-lead investigator of the project.

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Understanding the study

An initial study published in early 2019 in the American Journal of Medicine found a link between moderate blood sugar levels, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) scores after the study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Dr. Murray Mittleman is the Professor of Epidemiology at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and the Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. She stated, “Ours is the first study to investigate the relationship between marijuana use and fasting insulin, glucose, and insulin resistance.”

Dr. Mittleman told Healthline News in 2019 that the mechanisms at work showing possible correlations between the past use of marijuana and its resulting diabetics changes were still not entirely clear.

One noteworthy aspect of new research is how diabetes can increase the risks of COVID-19. But there is also another risk that people may develop diabetes when the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose levels breaks down. It can either result from damage to beta cells in the pancreas that produce the hormone insulin, known as type 1 diabetes, or from the body becomes insensitive to the hormone, which leads to type 2 diabetes.

There was separate research this year during the pandemic that showed another link. In a letter published earlier this month in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), a panel of 17 global diabetes specialists pointed to the fact that there is a two-way relationship between diabetes and COVID-19.

The American Alliance For Medical Cannabis published a large-scale report on cannabis and diabetes. With marijuana becoming legal over most of the United States, other organizations are looking at the positive aspects of the medicine. If you’re wondering about the effect of marijuana on diabetes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s best to discuss with your care team.

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Can CBD Protect Your Dog Against Fireworks Anxiety

Fireworks can trigger a dog’s nervous system, quickly overwhelming their senses. Here’s what we know about CBD and your furry BFF.

FDA Pursues Action Against Companies Offering Misleading Antibody Tests

Violations include offering test kits for sale in the U.S. directly to consumers for at-home use without first receiving the necessary marketing approval, clearance, or authorization.

Is Marijuana The Next Recovery Revolution For Pro Athletes?

More and more research shows the benefits marijuana has on athletes, and leagues have begun to pay attention.

What To Know About Vaping CBD

CBD vapes are a common way of ingesting the compound, producing fast results while avoiding the ‘head high’ that THC is so known for.

What Healthcare Workers Need To Know About Newest FDA Drug Approvals

The FDA is hoping to piece together the puzzle of not only preventing, but treating coronavirus in a way that saves lives and alleviates stress on healthcare systems across the U.S.

Which CBD Product Is Right For You?

CBD is incredibly versatile, and treats many types of aches and pains. Chances are, there’s a delivery method that speaks to you. Here are the 5 most common ones.

Hemp & CBD Oil

Tinctures

Infused Topicals

Edibles

Strains

COVID-19 May Trigger Diabetes — Can Marijuana Help?

Researchers believe that some people may develop diabetes for the first time due to contracting severe COVID-19. Here’s how cannabis may help.

Understanding the study

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