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You may have heard about using CBD to treat diabetes. CBD is short for cannabidiol, and it comes from the cannabis plant. It doesn’t make you feel high, but research is ongoing to see if it can help control blood sugar, calm inflammation, and ease nerve pain from diabetes. Most studies of CBD’s effects on diabetes have been in mice or rats. This is a problem because laboratory conditions, differences between animals and humans, and other things can affect study results. Just because CBD works for them doesn’t mean it will work in humans. In one study, researchers tested CBD on mice with less blood flow to the brain, a complication of diabetes for some people. Eases swelling and pain from nerve damage. One study showed CBD kept chronic inflammation and neuropathic pain at bay, which tends to affect the hands and feet of people with diabetes. Lowers the risk of diabetes.


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Another study found CBD might ward off the disease. Promotes "good fat." CBD oil can help the body turn white fat into slimming brown fat. This can boost your body's ability to use glucose. The effects of CBD and THC (the chemical in cannabis that causes a high) are different. In one study, CBD didn’t improve blood sugar and lipid levels in people with type 2 diabetes, but a variation of THC did. CBD did lower insulin resistance and boost gut hormone levels. CBD comes in many forms, from liquid drops to capsules to vapes. But the FDA doesn’t regulate most of those products. The only FDA-approved form of CBD oil is Epidiolex, a prescription drug that treats two types of epilepsy. So it’s hard to be sure that other CBD products are what they say they are, even if the label looks official. For instance, THC has been found in some [[https://scientific-programs.science/wiki/User:RochellJett|cbd tincture]] products. There’s also no guarantee the product has as much CBD as the label says. CBD can also have side effects. It can also interact with other medications like blood thinners. So it’s important to talk with your doctor before trying [[https://bernard-guericolas.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=21158|Highline Wellness CBD product]].
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If you're dipping your toes into the infused beverage space, these businesses can help you get started. As cannabis regulation continues to evolve across the United States and around the world, please be mindful of your local laws and regulations. Alcoholism runs deep in both sides of my family. To prevent possibly continuing those patterns as I get older, I’ve become more interested in exploring other options for social drinking; Alcohol-free wines and spirits have become significantly more accessible in recent years, and cannabis-based mocktails is one of the most interesting trends in this space. Picture a zero-proof drink with all the layers of flavor we’ve come to love in a cocktail, but with a THC and/or CBD mixture that can be customized for the exact high you’d like to experience. While this trend is spreading, conversations around race and cannabis need to remain at the forefront of this movement.



With Black cannabis entrepreneurs accounting for less than 2% of businesses in this multi-billion dollar industry, the politics around all things cannabis still live in the shadow of the effects of DARE (an anti-drug program that was very popular in the 90’s and early 2000’s that also helped to push the criminalization and stigmatization of recreational cannabis to children), the Reagan-era’s war on drugs, as well as a longer legacy of racism in the United States. The first cannabis mocktail I ever tried was in Rose Mary Jane, a Black woman-owned, equity-owned canna-bar and lounge in Oakland, California. This location is also a community event center and a dispensary for cannabis products, with a focus on local producers such as Maat Apothecary (their spiced honey is a favorite of mine) and New Life,  [[https://wiki.ageofspace.net/doku.php?id=whe_e_is_cbdistille_y_located|Highline Wellness CBD product]] a flower hybrid that’s ideal for being social and adventurous. In the near future, Rose Mary Jane’s team plans to host classes for people interested in all things cannabis.



", says general manager Sway, who goes by their first name only. Rose Mary Jane also carries a number of ready-to-drink THC and CBD beverages, some of which make their way into mocktails that guests can order on-site. Using the THC Orange & Cream soda from Mary Jones, almond milk, and a few other ingredients, the team creates a THC creamsicle mocktail for their customers. Plus, they have over 70 RTD options for customers on their website. On the other side of the country, a Brooklyn-based, cannabis speakeasy is a local treasure for those who know where to look. Mitchell Senat is the owner of Drip BK, a cute and casual cafe that offers beverages, pastries, and a little taste of Haiti, and also owns Gravity BK, a space-meets-Caribbean themed canna-speakeasy tucked away on the same premises. Think of Drip BK as the Clark Kent to Gravity BK’s Batman. You don’t need to know a special knock or password to enter this cannabis-focused speakeasy - all you need to do is message Gravity BK on Instagram and ask for an application to become a member of the speakeasy, follow the instructions on the application, send it back, and wait for your results.