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. 2022 Aug 26;14(8):e28442. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28442

Table 1. A comparison of characteristics before and after initiating CBD treatment for the patient in the case presented.

*(normal HbA1C < 5.7% and diabetic > 6.7% with treatment goal of < 7%)

CBD: cannabidiol; HbA1C: hemoglobin A1c

Prior to CBD Treatment After CBD Treatment
HbA1C: 9-10% range* HbA1C: 8-9% range
Self-injurious behaviors Minimal self-injurious behaviors
Inappropriate behaviors Reduced inappropriate behaviours
Difficulty communicating verbally Followed simple instructions
Poor sleep time and quality (4-5 hours per night) Improved sleep time and quality (8-10 hours per night)
Poor academic performance Improved academic performance
2-4 hours in sensory room at school  30 minutes/day in sensory room at school 
Irregular eating pattern (grazing) Regular meal intervals