Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Study Says Weed Can Fight Diabetes, Make You Thinner
Posted By Ryan Burns @RyanBurnsy on Wed, May 15, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Can firing up a joint help prevent diabetes? Are stoners skinnier than non-stoners? A new scientific study suggests that, yeah, dude. Tooootally.
Regular marijuana smokers have better blood sugar control, which can reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from the American Journal of Medicine. Not only that, but the stoners studied had thinner waists and higher levels of "good" HDL cholesterol than non-tokers.
These results are a bit surprising given marijuana's famous side effects. But science!
Comments
Showing 1-1 of 1
Readers also liked…
About The Author
Ryan Burns
Bio:
Ryan Burns worked for the Journal from 2008 to 2013, covering a diverse mix of North Coast subjects, from education, politics and marijuana to human suspension, sex parties and amateur fight contests. He won awards for investigative reporting, feature stories and news coverage.
Ryan Burns worked for the Journal from 2008 to 2013, covering a diverse mix of North Coast subjects, from education, politics and marijuana to human suspension, sex parties and amateur fight contests. He won awards for investigative reporting, feature stories and news coverage.
more from the author
-
Unequal Opportunities
Behind the ACLU's allegations of racial, sexual and disability discrimination in local schools
- Jan 2, 2014
-
Last Days of the Surfing DA
Heading into his final year in office, Paul Gallegos talks politics, family and The Smiths
- Jan 2, 2014
-
Systematically Misled
- Dec 26, 2013
- More »
