Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide
Substance Use in Diabetes
DEFINITION
- Substance use in this module refers to the use of alcohol or drugs such as cannabis, stimulants, and opioids.
- The interaction of various substances and diabetes has not been extensively studied, but research in this field is evolving.
- Substances that have had some scientific evaluation are discussed here.
- Given how common substance use is worldwide, it is important to be aware of the specific impact substances may have on patients with diabetes.
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Last updated: January 13, 2024
Citation
Hsu, Jeffrey, and Samantha Shapiro. "Substance Use in Diabetes." Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide, The Johns Hopkins University, 2024. Johns Hopkins Guides, www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Diabetes_Guide/547193/3/Substance_Use_in_Diabetes.
Hsu J, Shapiro S. Substance Use in Diabetes. Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2024. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Diabetes_Guide/547193/3/Substance_Use_in_Diabetes. Accessed September 28, 2025.
Hsu, J., & Shapiro, S. (2024). Substance Use in Diabetes. In Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide. The Johns Hopkins University. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Diabetes_Guide/547193/3/Substance_Use_in_Diabetes
Hsu J, Shapiro S. Substance Use in Diabetes [Internet]. In: Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2024. [cited 2025 September 28]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Diabetes_Guide/547193/3/Substance_Use_in_Diabetes.
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