Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Study Finds Cannabis Use May Significantly Raise Diabetes Risk
Scientists found that people who use cannabis might be much more likely to get diabetes.
They looked at a lot of people in the US and Europe and saw that cannabis users were almost four times more likely to develop diabetes compared to people who did not use cannabis.
Researchers analyzed data from healthcare records between 2010 and 2018.
Because cannabis is becoming more common, it is important to understand these risks.
The study suggests that doctors and patients should talk about cannabis use and monitor for diabetes.
Cannabis users may be four times more at risk of developing diabetes.
The study analyzed electronic health records from 54 health care organizations in the US and Europe.
New diabetes cases were significantly higher in the cannabis group (2.2%) compared to the healthy group (0.6%).
The study included nearly 97,000 cannabis users and over 4 million healthy individuals.
Researchers are calling for more research into the long-term effects of cannabis use.
- Who
- Researchers from Boston Medical Center, US
- What
- Study linking cannabis use to increased diabetes risk
- When
- 2010-2018 (study period)
- Where
- US and Europe
- Why
- To understand the potential health risks of cannabis use.
Potential Risks of Cannabis Use
Further Research and Safe Use
Diabetes Risk
Potential Risks of Cannabis Use
Study shows increased diabetes risk from cannabis use, necessitating public health messaging and medical awareness.
Further Research and Safe Use
Further research is needed to determine long-term effects and safe usage practices.
- Study Location
- US and Europe
- Study Participants
- 96,795 cannabis users, 4,160,998 healthy individuals
- Study Period
- 2010-2018
- Key Finding
- Cannabis users nearly four times more likely to develop diabetes
- Lead Researcher
- Dr. Ibrahim Kamel
- Presented At
- EASD in Vienna, Austria
