Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 What does cinnamon do for diabetes? Thanks Gigikneebgl <kneebgl wrote: , "Kim S" <Kim1221 wrote:>> have others worked with diabetes?> I am trying to control my blood sugar on my own and would like to hear how > others have done this.> Thanks,> Kim> My husband has diabetes. He is not on insulin, but on glucophage. His blood sugar was very high. He has not been very good with diet and exercise, especially in the winter. I was checking out cinnamon as an idea. I didnt know to give it to him (powder on food or capsules) so I bought some capsules. He takes 500 mg in the morning and 500 mg in the evening. Within a couple of weeks I asked him about it and his blood sugar was cut in half. His doctor , when told, just shruged her shoulders. I thought he was doing terriffic!! His last check-up was the best he ever had. Now we have to work on diet and exercise.I would like to try Tai Chi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Cinnamon helps keep the blood sugar level lower, by breaking up the stored glucose. His doctor must not believe in natural healing, so many of them tend to ignore that diseases can be treated naturally and many times have a better effect then medications. After all, the doctors do get a percentage off of the pharmaceuticals that they sell. ---- gigi steinmetz 03/02/06 15:50:38 Re: Re: diabetes Cinnamon for Diabetes? What does cinnamon do for diabetes? Thanks Gigikneebgl <kneebgl wrote: , "Kim S" <Kim1221 wrote:>> have others worked with diabetes?> I am trying to control my blood sugar on my own and would like to hear how > others have done this.> Thanks,> Kim> My husband has diabetes. He is not on insulin, but on glucophage. His blood sugar was very high. He has not been very good with diet and exercise, especially in the winter. I was checking out cinnamon as an idea. I didnt know to give it to him (powder on food or capsules) so I bought some capsules. He takes 500 mg in the morning and 500 mg in the evening. Within a couple of weeks I asked him about it and his blood sugar was cut in half. His doctor , when told, just shruged her shoulders. I thought he was doing terriffic!! His last check-up was the best he ever had. Now we have to work on diet and exercise.I would like to try Tai Chi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 How much and how would you ingest it, or can I buy this already prepared? Thanks Again GigiChristina <christina wrote: Cinnamon helps keep the blood sugar level lower, by breaking up the stored glucose. His doctor must not believe in natural healing, so many of them tend to ignore that diseases can be treated naturally and many times have a better effect then medications. After all, the doctors do get a percentage off of the pharmaceuticals that they sell. ---- gigi steinmetz 03/02/06 15:50:38 Re: Re: diabetes Cinnamon for Diabetes? What does cinnamon do for diabetes? Thanks Gigikneebgl <kneebgl wrote: , "Kim S" <Kim1221 wrote:>> have others worked with diabetes?> I am trying to control my blood sugar on my own and would like to hear how > others have done this.> Thanks,> Kim> My husband has diabetes. He is not on insulin, but on glucophage. His blood sugar was very high. He has not been very good with diet and exercise, especially in the winter. I was checking out cinnamon as an idea. I didnt know to give it to him (powder on food or capsules) so I bought some capsules. He takes 500 mg in the morning and 500 mg in the evening. Within a couple of weeks I asked him about it and his blood sugar was cut in half. His doctor , when told, just shruged her shoulders. I thought he was doing terriffic!! His last check-up was the best he ever had. Now we have to work on diet and exercise.I would like to try Tai Chi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 You can eat it in any meal, 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon a day, you can also buy cinnamon capsules in a health food store. Here is some more info on Cinnamon and diabetes: Cinnamon is actually a spice which has been used medicinally by many cultures for 4000 years. It gives a deep internal warming and can help with problems arising from coldness, such as cold extremities, cramping, aches and pains from cold or flu onset, stiffness of muscles and joints and indigestion gas and loss of appetite. It also helps warming up and strengthening kidneys and liver. Cinnamon can be added to any tea; in most cases it improves the taste. Besides coldness, cinnamon has been proven to benefit Type 2 diabetes by reducing serum glucose and triglyceride levels and triggering the insulin cascade. Cinnamon off the spice shelf is appropriate for general use. Check the labels. Some have preservative ingredients, most do not state botanical names, and most contain a blend of cinnamon species. Spice cabinet cinnamon is fine for general use or to add to teas for warming up. For targeting medicinal purposes, purchasing whole cinnamon stick of a known species or prepared supplements is recommended. Bronchial constriction and skin rash may be the result of an allergic reaction. Start with very small amounts and gradually increase. ---- gigi steinmetz 03/05/06 09:40:27 Re: Re: diabetes Cinnamon for Diabetes? How much and how would you ingest it, or can I buy this already prepared? Thanks Again GigiChristina <christina wrote: Cinnamon helps keep the blood sugar level lower, by breaking up the stored glucose. His doctor must not believe in natural healing, so many of them tend to ignore that diseases can be treated naturally and many times have a better effect then medications. After all, the doctors do get a percentage off of the pharmaceuticals that they sell. ---- gigi steinmetz 03/02/06 15:50:38 Re: Re: diabetes Cinnamon for Diabetes? What does cinnamon do for diabetes? Thanks Gigikneebgl <kneebgl wrote: , "Kim S" <Kim1221 wrote:>> have others worked with diabetes?> I am trying to control my blood sugar on my own and would like to hear how > others have done this.> Thanks,> Kim> My husband has diabetes. He is not on insulin, but on glucophage. His blood sugar was very high. He has not been very good with diet and exercise, especially in the winter. I was checking out cinnamon as an idea. I didnt know to give it to him (powder on food or capsules) so I bought some capsules. He takes 500 mg in the morning and 500 mg in the evening. Within a couple of weeks I asked him about it and his blood sugar was cut in half. His doctor , when told, just shruged her shoulders. I thought he was doing terriffic!! His last check-up was the best he ever had. Now we have to work on diet and exercise.I would like to try Tai Chi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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