Do you think that Cinnamon improves blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes?
Whether cinnamon can lower blood sugar is a topic of debate — but most research suggests that cinnamon is not an effective treatment for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In one preliminary 2006 study, cinnamon extract seemed to lower blood sugar in people who have type 2 diabetes. However, other studies have not confirmed these results. Likewise, cinnamon does not appear to improve hemoglobin A1C levels, a reflection of average blood sugar level for the past 2-3 months, or cholesterol levels. At this point, it seems unlikely that cinnamon could play any role in diabetes treatment. If you have diabetes, remember that treatment is a lifelong commitment of blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, regular exercise &, sometimes, diabetes medications or insulin therapy. Consult your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your diabetes treatment plan.
