I have type 1 diabetes, and have had since I was 11 - so a good 7 years now. I smoke cannabis pretty much every day, and it doesn't really affect my diabetes in any way that is uncontrollable.

I always test my blood sugar before going out to get stoned, if I am low I will eat some carbohydrates before I go out and make sure I take dextrose (Energy tablets) out with me in case of a dip. If my blood sugar is high, I will take a few clicks of insulin.

Sometimes when I'm stoned, it's hard to differentiate the feelings of being hypo/hyper to the feelings of being stoned - so I find by doing my blood sugar before I go out, I have an idea of what's going on with my blood levels.

Obviously the 'munchies' can have a big affect on your diabetes blood sugar levels, quite a few times I've found myself tucking into a 200g bar of chocolate, or £5 worth of pick and mix sweets etc. Which really isn't good. If this happens I try and use up some energy, playing a sport - football or basketball.

I am certain that smoking cannabis solely doesn't affect your blood glucose levels, but the effects from being stoned can. If you do get stoned while you're out, it's best to make sure you are with someone who knows you're diabetic, can spot when you have a hypo and know what to do under those circumstances.

Smoking cigarettes on the other hand is really bad for diabetes. My doctor told me quite bluntly, smoking 10 ciggies a day will mean having no fingers in 10 years!

That's enough from me now anyway, have to go inject some insulin and grab a snack *rolls eyes*