Prevalence of cannabis use among patients with diabetes may be rising

The use of cannabis may have increased among U.S. adults with diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Care.

Investigators used the 2021-22 National Survey on Drug Use and Health to analyze the data of 6,816 patients aged 18 years and older with diabetes.

They found that the past-month use of cannabis among the patients increased by just under 34% from 2021 to 2022. Further, 9% of the patients reported using cannabis within the past month during the study period. Factors potentially increasing the risk of cannabis use included residence in states where cannabis is legal, a history of hepatitis, past-year major depressive episodes or emergency department use, and past-month tobacco use, binge drinking, opioid misuse or stimulant misuse.

The investigators emphasized the significance of comprehensive substance use screenings in diabetes care.

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