marijuana and diabetes

I have always smoked marijuana all my life. A couple months back I got my consumption legallized. I smoke about 1oz of marijuana / wk all to myself. And today I was diagnoised with early stages of diabetes. The Dr who diagnoised me with diabetes said I need to cut down or go see the Dr who gave me my marijuana recommendation. My question is can I smoke marijuana as a diabetic and still be ok ???

[Zoelula]

I have answered this query under the Type 2 forum. Or rather I have provided you with some things to consider when making your own choices. One thing I suggest you do first is clarify which type you are and what is meant by the "early stages of diabetes". Type 1 and Type 2 are very different conditions and both can occur at any age. Pre-diabetes which may be what you mean by early stages is a very specific diagnosis (usually of type 2). What is your A1C? An A1C under 5.7 is normal. Between 5.7 and 6.4 is pre-diabetes and 6.5 and over is diabetes. (again no such thing as early stages).

I suggest right now you focus on learning the answers to the above questions first and then go from there. If you want a website with a lot more diabetics of both types send me a PM. On that website the question of marijuana use is often brought up and you can revue other people's opinions as well.
The best treatment for diabetes is knowledge.