Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Type 2 diabetics may get a health boost from a dash of cinnamon
Houston Chronicle ^ | 1/25/2004

Posted on 01/27/2004 8:21:49 AM PST by Born Conservative

Type 2 diabetics may get a health boost from a dash of cinnamon Los Angeles Times A little bit of cinnamon might spice up your health.

The aromatic bark can lower blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, as well as improve insulin functioning, particularly in Type 2 diabetics, researchers have found. Richard Anderson, lead scientist at the Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Md., calls its medicinal properties the most significant nutritional discovery in 25 years.

"I don't know of anything else," he said, other than drugs, "that can change glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol levels nearly so much." The most recent study, which appears in the December issue of the journal Diabetes Care, showed that, after 40 days, 30 diabetics who had taken 1 to 6 grams of cinnamon extract daily reduced their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Specifically, their mean fasting glucose...

(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cholesterol; cinnamon; diabetes; health; heart; triglycerides
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-88 next last
Excerpted ONLY because this article is via the LA Times, which requires excerpting.
1 posted on 01/27/2004 8:21:50 AM PST by Born Conservative
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Born Conservative
I heard about this a few weeks ago on a CBS radio newscast. Its useful information for a lot of people...
2 posted on 01/27/2004 8:27:40 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Born Conservative
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2?
3 posted on 01/27/2004 8:29:25 AM PST by KantianBurke (2+2 does NOT equal 5)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: KantianBurke
Type 1 diabetes (aka "juvenile diabetes"), is a result of the body's immune system "attacking" the pancreas and eliminating it's ability to produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes (aka "adult onset") is the result of insulin resistance, that is, the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, and must produce more and more of it; it eventually gets to the point where insulin is ineffective, and blood sugar levels elevate. The treatment for Type 1 is insulin; for Type 2, it's initially attempted to control through diet, but oftentimes pills are prescribed, and sometimes even insulin.
4 posted on 01/27/2004 8:34:40 AM PST by Born Conservative ("Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names" - John F. Kennedy)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: KantianBurke
Type 1 diabetes is where the pancrease creates NO insulin, therefore the need to have insulin injections daily. Type 2 diabetes is where the pancrease creates insulin, however the body does not process it efficiently. This can sometimes be controlled by diet alone, sometimes by medication, but doesn't need insulin injections before meals.
5 posted on 01/27/2004 8:35:07 AM PST by BreitbartSentMe (Now EX-democrat!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Born Conservative
Thanks for this post. This discovery seems to be grabbing the attention of many and it seems to have validity.

As a Type II diabetic, I have started putting cinnamon in a cup of coffee each morning. My 83 y/o mom has done the same to help lower her cholesterol.

I have recently stopped taking Metformin which I had taken since April of last year after being diagnosed. My last A1C was 5.4 and my physician believes I can control my blood sugar quite well with diet and exercise; no meds.

I intend to keep doing the cinnamon thing and hope that my next A1C remains good.

What is so wonderful about the cinnamon is that it is safe and easy. With responsible behavior and the cinamon boost, I imagine many such as myself will enjoy great benefits.

6 posted on 01/27/2004 8:40:24 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
I am a Metformin user with good results over the past five years. When I was diagnosed Type 2, my doctor put me on insulin to get under control, then I gradually reduced the amount and got my blood sugar under control with diet and exercise.
Where did you buy your cinnamon ?
7 posted on 01/27/2004 8:44:45 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
OOPS........

cinamon = cinnamon

Note to self: Use spellcheck every time ; *)

8 posted on 01/27/2004 8:45:12 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Born Conservative
They could get more help from exercising 4 x 20+ minutes per week.
Most will probably try cinnamon for a week or two, though.
9 posted on 01/27/2004 8:46:36 AM PST by dyed_in_the_wool ("For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible" - GWB)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Eric in the Ozarks
I use the ground variety, run-of-the-mill stuff the grocery store sells. I assume that is fine.
10 posted on 01/27/2004 8:47:10 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
I intend to keep doing the cinnamon thing and hope that my next A1C remains good.

What are you using, regular ground cinnamon that you buy at the grocery store? I'm borderline Type II, with high TGs , and I've been taking Avandia since November 2002. I'm trying to lose weight via Atkins, and I'd sure like to get off the Avandia if possible, since I'm convinced that my weight loss would come much easier.

11 posted on 01/27/2004 8:50:50 AM PST by CFC__VRWC (AIDS, abortion, euthanasia - don't liberals just kill ya?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
Never mind my post - I just saw your Number 10. Thanks.
12 posted on 01/27/2004 8:51:50 AM PST by CFC__VRWC (AIDS, abortion, euthanasia - don't liberals just kill ya?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
How much do you use per cup? Just a sprinkle, or more? Inquiring minds want to know. I'd be tickled to get off metformin and a few other meds as well.
13 posted on 01/27/2004 8:52:48 AM PST by Wiser now
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Wiser now
I use about a 1/2 teaspoon. I did some web searching when I first heard about this and most studies claim that is sufficient.
14 posted on 01/27/2004 8:58:39 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: CFC__VRWC
I've been doing a modified Atkins for 9 months now. I've steadily lost weight. I mainly focus on limiting my carbohydrates, but I have days where I relax my restrictions some. I just try to be low carb about 95% of the time.

I have been finding some wonderful low carb products. There is a chocolate milk called Carb Countdown that is really good. It satisfies that chocolate craving I sometimes get.

15 posted on 01/27/2004 9:04:20 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
I've been doing a modified Atkins for 9 months now.

I've just started with Atkins - starting my 4th week today. I've dropped about 12-15 lbs. in that time, which I'll definitely take! I can't help but think I could drop it even quicker if I were off the Avandia. I had quite smoking about a month before being put on it, and between that and the drug I must have packed on an additional 50 lbs that I needed like another hole in my head.

16 posted on 01/27/2004 9:15:39 AM PST by CFC__VRWC (AIDS, abortion, euthanasia - don't liberals just kill ya?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Southflanknorthpawsis
Be advised, Cinnamon is a gastrointestinal irritant.
17 posted on 01/27/2004 9:26:24 AM PST by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote life support for others.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: CFC__VRWC
I'm not very familiar with Avandia and didn't know it inhibited weight loss.

It sounds like you are having good success with Atkins, though. Perhaps as you drop more weight, your doctor will stop the Avandia.

When I began the Glucophage (Metformin), I was told it may actually enhance weight loss. Of course, I started low carb and the drug at the same time, so I'll never really know.

Have you considered asking your doc for a different drug treatment than Avandia? My daughter works for my doctor and she said he tends to favor Glucophage. I do not know why, but it may be worth asking your doctor.

All these habits we have to change are sure a struggle, aren't they? I keep waiting for the magic pill that fixes everything while we just keep on doing all we like to do. LOL.....not in our lifetime, I'm afraid.

18 posted on 01/27/2004 9:31:21 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: MHGinTN
Cinnamon is a gastrointestinal irritant.

Really? Well maybe the benefits outweigh the risk of that. I don't know.

In what way does it irritate and in what amounts?

19 posted on 01/27/2004 9:33:25 AM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: Born Conservative
bump
20 posted on 01/27/2004 9:34:03 AM PST by Lady Eileen
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-88 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson