Diabetes is a long term complaint impacting blood sugar ratios, resulting in the body not making sufficient amounts of insulin, or not at all. The hormone produced by the pancreas helps the body either absorb or break down sugar for energy. Leading to an increase in blood glucose rates, which can bring on difficult aftereffects.

Those suffering from diabetes can exhibit various uncomfortable symptoms, from intense thirst and fatigue to losing weight, and having to urinate a lot, especially at night.

All in all, there are two prominent forms of diabetes, type 1, and type 2. The former is a long term autoimmune complaint which afflicts the sufferer for life. It is caused by the immune system attacking the cells making insulin, preventing the body’s capability to produce the hormone, which can have dire consequences.

Type 2 is the more widespread form of diabetes, as it makes up more than 90% of cases in the United Kingdom. If afflicted with type 2, insulin is still released by the pancreas, but it does not produce enough, or the pancreas does not function properly.

It is said type 2 diabetes can be managed through diet, exercise and watching your body weight, However, if left unchecked or untreated, it can have serious ramifications, and long term impact on the eyes which could affect eyesight, alongside causing kidney or heart problems, which could be life-threatening.

Presently, there is no cure for diabetes, but there are many treatments and medications you can take to help you deal with the disease and manage the symptoms. The most common measure is taking insulin, but many sufferers also use biguanides and, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.

However, research has shown a rising number of people are choosing natural, organic remedies to treat diabetes, including CBD.

But how can Cannabidiol assist people living with diabetes? The answer may lie in how the ECS works with the body, and how it manages food intake and energy. There is some initial research suggests modifying the system could help manage the condition and possibly be a practical treatment for CBD.

A review which appeared in a prominent science publication two years ago speculated CBD can regulate many important aspects which could lead to insulin resistance and the onset of type 2 diabetes and its ramifications.

It is believed CBD can avert type 2 diabetes partly due to its inherent anti-inflammatory characteristics, as inflammation can play a fundamental part in sufferers contracting diabetes. However, CBD has been shown to reduce the signs of inflammation.

CBD is also known for helping people lose weight and uphold body health, which can be essential for lowering the risk of diabetes.

It is a disease affecting millions of people around the country. Fortunately, although research is still ongoing, some studies have shown how taking CBD can be a viable treatment, in preventing diabetes or managing its symptoms. It could be a guiding light for those living under the shadow of this illness, which can transform their lives.