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. 2019 Jan 1;179(1):115-118.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.5142.

Association Between Cannabis Use and Risk for Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

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Association Between Cannabis Use and Risk for Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Halis K Akturk et al. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This survey study investigates whether cannabis use is associated with risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Shah reported receiving research support through the University of Colorado from Sanfo US, Dexcom Inc, Eyenuk Inc, and T1D Exchange clinic registry and consulting fees through the University of Colorado from Sanofi US and Dexcom Inc, all outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported.

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