Efficacy of cinnamon for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

In addition to drugs, patients with type 2 diabetes can control blood sugar levels with cinnamon spices. According to Diabetes.co.uk, cinnamon is one of the herbs that is closely associated with improving the quality of conditions such as diabetes.

Reported on Express.co.uk, Thursday (1/3), this is because research says cinnamon can help increase blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity. A 2002 clinical study showed cinnamon skin can increase blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon can also reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.

Daily intake, three grams of cinnamon skin has been shown to reduce serum glucose, triglycerides, and bad cholesterol after 40 days among 60 elderly diabetics. Another study previously in 2000 found consuming one gram of cinnamon every day can increase insulin sensitivity and help regulate or even reverse type 2 diabetes.

Subsequent research in 2007 revealed that eating six grams of cinnamon slowed stomach emptying and significantly reduced hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) after eating. As a result of the available scientific evidence, many health experts claim cinnamon contains properties that are useful for regulating blood sugar and treatment of type 2 diabetes.

However, remember like many natural compounds, cinnamon has not been medically approved for the prevention or treatment of any disease. Cinnamon is sold in various forms, including cinnamon sticks, powder, tea, oil, and tablet supplements. This product can be found in most health stores and large supermarkets.

Diabetes.co.uk suggests consulting a doctor first if you plan to take cinnamon supplements or make dietary changes. Other studies also show cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect, reduces pain in people with arthritis, increases the immune system, and stops drug-resistant yeast infections.

Other health benefits of cinnamon, including helping to alleviate digestive disorders and reduce the spread of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. The majority of these health benefits are attributed to ceylon cinnamon as opposed to cassia cinnamon, which is a species used in most diabetes studies. Cinnamon is also a source of important nutrients including calcium, fiber, manganese, and iron.