CBD (Cannabis) Oil for honeymoon phase type 1?

[Amberzak]

I was under the impression every type one has a homeymoon phase. I know that with older people the attack on the pancreas happens much slower, but it's really common for type Ines to experience less insulin requirements for the first year. To not be on insulin at all as a type one though, especially a year after diagnosis, that's new to me. But every type one does get a honey moon period. It's just a lot shorter for some people (usually kids). It's because the body's immune system is attacking the beta cells (the insulin producing cells), and there's a moment (when about 80% of the cells has been destroyed or stop working) when you start to get the symptoms, but there is still some beta cells remaining.

I was part of some research at Exeter university where they actually think that there are lots of people over the age of 40 who were misdiagnosed as type two when they are actually type one, but the attack happened slower. These are usually active people who are put on traditional type two medication, but then go on to insulin within two or three years. So it seems that maybe your doctors is up there with the research (this was relatively new), so congrats for having a great doctors.

I was also part of a trial for type ones on injections like me, to try metformin as well. Obviously metforming won't replace my insulin injections (I don't produce any insulin myself) but the trial was to see if metformin along with insulin injections reduced insulin need and helped stabilise sugars. Unfortunately I had a reaction and couldn't continue. But it's not unheard of for a type one to be on metformin. It's just interesting to hear you aren't on insulin injections yet.

 

[Simon Workman]

I just thought I'd put an update on my situation on here rather than start a new thread. After researching and chatting to folk further I decided to make some changes to my lifestyle on top of the ones I'd already made. My only mistake I think was making several all at one time as I'm not sure which changes are having the most effect.

2 weeks ago I moved to a more vegetable based diet. I do still eat some meat to keep some balance to the diet but it's mainly fish along with vegetables for main meals. Then for breakfast fruit, nuts and seeds with natural yogurt. I also started taking turmeric tablets as I'd read about how good turmeric is for us. And to tie in with the thread title, I started taking Cannabis oil drops (the legal stuff which has psychoactive elements removed).

With these changes my blood sugar levels came down to normal levels ( 5/6 ) within a couple of days and have remained there bar a couple of blips were I indulged myself with a takeaway. I've since stopped taking the glicazide tablets and am now just taking 2 X 500mg Metformin daily which seems to be working fine. I'm going to mention all of this at my next appointment with the doctor but this honeymoon phase is continuing for a while yet it would seem.

 

[Northerner]

Thanks for the update Simon, sounds like you've made some very positive changes 🙂 I hope things continue to go well for you 🙂

 

[heather kennedy]

Simon, just thought I would touch base and give you an update like you had asked about my husband and his type 1 issues. We got the results back from Exeter and all the genetic markers indicate that he doesn’t have MODY but that he does have 10 of the genetic markers for plain old Type 1. It’s a very disappointing result for him as he had his hopes pinned on it (and the treatment plan associated with it.). He is still on metformin 500mg x2 per day and 40mg glicicide and his latest hba1x cane back at 47- which is excellent and similar to a non diabetic. Harper can’t figure it out at all and seemed as disappointed as us at not finding a definite answer. Hope things are going well for you still

 

[Simon Workman]

Gosh that is strange isn't it with such good readings! Yeah I'm sure you're both really disappointed as that would give anyone false hope! I guess all you can do is keep doing what youre doing and hope it lasts as long as possible! 4 years though! That's some honeymoon period and no sign of it ending!

I'm still the same myself! I'm finding it hard to stick to the healthy food all the time but can easily keep my blood sugar levels down when with a brisk walk to compensate when I do stray and have a takeaway or whatever.

Do keep me updated with any further developments please Heather and wish your husband well from me! It's not an easy thing to have to deal with!

 

[Gyles77]

I would like to know more about CBD oil. I have heard a lot about this one from different sources. Where is the best place for this kind of product? I mean I would like to order online.

 

[grovesy]

I would like to know more about CBD oil. I have heard a lot about this one from different sources. Where is the best place for this kind of product? I mean I would like to order online.

This is an old thread you may not get a reply!

 

[Jo-Jo-T1]

Just say no. Besides, the munchies will play havoc with your blood glucose control.

You don't get munchies off CBD oil so he would be fine

 

[mikeyB]

I get my CBD oil from Healthspan, a reliable company. All sorts of folk sell CBD oil, some of whom are less picky about purity. And at least Healthspan mask the horrible taste with a touch of peppermint oil. I use it successfully to relieve muscle spasms which plague me. I have PLS, similar to MND but not deadly. Or, not as quickly deadly. It has no metabolic effect at all, so it won't make the slightest difference to your blood glucose. The only use in diabetes might be for neuropathic pain.

It's expensive, so if you have uncomplicated diabetes, spend your spare cash elsewhere.

 

[Gyles77]

Thanks for your reply guys. Actually, I was a little bit interested in using CBD for myself. But I am not sure about its impact anymore. I already got a few service providers and I would like to order a bunch for me. But my question is am I walking in the right way?

 

[nonethewiser]

I would like to know more about CBD oil. I have heard a lot about this one from different sources. Where is the best place for this kind of product? I mean I would like to order online.

Use Jacob Hooy 5% oil from Holland & Barrett, just bought some more & got second one for 1p in promotion, bargain.