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mike_c

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4. just to add a counter to the naysayer anecdotes, I'm 59 with a family history of diabetes...

Reply to jaysunb (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 14, 2014, 09:04 PM

Feb 2014

...and a lifelong stoner. I'm probably 40 or so lbs over what I consider my ideal mass, but have no apparent problems with insulin resistance or type II diabetes. Of course, I also don't have much of a sweet tooth and rarely eat sugary things, munchies or no.

edit: oops, sorry jaysunb-- I meant to respond to the OP.

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Marijuana: The next diabetes drug? [View all] Jesus Malverde Feb 2014 OP

I would have to agree with this study Politicalboi Feb 2014 #1

Well... I smoke everyday and am diabetic. Bennyboy Feb 2014 #2

I'm a 50 year toker with diabetes and 100 extra lbs. jaysunb Feb 2014 #3

just to add a counter to the naysayer anecdotes, I'm 59 with a family history of diabetes... mike_c Feb 2014 #4