Cannabis Use Quadruples Type 2 Diabetes Risk: Shocking Findings from 4 Million Adult Study
An analysis of real-world data from over 4 million adults reveals a nearly fourfold increased risk of developing diabetes among cannabis users. The study, presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting, found cannabis users were almost four times more likely to develop diabetes than non-users. While further research is needed to fully understand the link, the findings highlight the critical need for integrating diabetes risk awareness into substance use disorder treatment and for healthcare professionals to routinely assess cannabis use. Limitations include the retrospective study design and potential reporting biases in electronic health records, but the results remain concerning and underscore the need for more research into the long-term health effects of cannabis.