Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Cinnamon for DiabetesPreliminary evidence shows that the common spice cinnamon may help reduce blood sugar - a benefit for those with diabetes. A study published in the December 2003 issue of Diabetes Care reported on people with type II diabetes who were given differing daily amounts of cinnamon (1, 3, or 6-gram capsules). Regardless of the amount of cinnamon they received, the study group reduced their blood glucose levels by 18 to 29 percent compared to those receiving a placebo. They also experienced a reduction in their LDL ("bad") cholesterol. If you are diabetic, consider adding one-quarter teaspoon of cinnamon to your diet twice daily and see what effect it has. If it works for you, cinnamon should be used as an adjunct to, not a substitute for, other medications and lifestyle measures such as exercise, a healthy diet and shedding extra pounds - all of which are proven ways to help control glucose levels. "If God only gave me a clear sign; like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss Bank" -Woody Allen / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thank you so much for changing your background!!! This is much easier for me to read. :-) Stacy in AZ "The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." -Allan K. Chalmers Jose and Diana Gonzalez [joseanddiana] Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:58 PM Subject: Cinnamon for Diabetes Cinnamon for DiabetesPreliminary evidence shows that the common spice cinnamon may help reduce blood sugar - a benefit for those with diabetes. A study published in the December 2003 issue of Diabetes Care reported on people with type II diabetes who were given differing daily amounts of cinnamon (1, 3, or 6-gram capsules). Regardless of the amount of cinnamon they received, the study group reduced their blood glucose levels by 18 to 29 percent compared to those receiving a placebo. They also experienced a reduction in their LDL ("bad") cholesterol. If you are diabetic, consider adding one-quarter teaspoon of cinnamon to your diet twice daily and see what effect it has. If it works for you, cinnamon should be used as an adjunct to, not a substitute for, other medications and lifestyle measures such as exercise, a healthy diet and shedding extra pounds - all of which are proven ways to help control glucose levels. "If God only gave me a clear sign; like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss Bank" -Woody Allen / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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