Cinnamon and diabetes type II

As a diabetic, I have been searching, like you I am sure, for ways to get my blood sugar level down. Since about 7.8 % of Americans live with this condition there are many resources out there. From diets to products or medical resources available, we are bombarded with information. Diabetes type II used to be affecting mostly people 40 yrs old or more. Now it affects people in their teenage years.

Cinnamon seems to be the “sugar terminator spice”. In the ancient world it was a prized spice and was used as a currency and an aphrodisiac. Originating from the Sri Lanka region, its name is a combination of the Hebraic “amomom” and the Italian “canella“. methylhydroxy chalcone polymer , the active ingredient found in all types of cinnamons is responsible for increasing the fight against blood sugar spikes.

We all know the consequences of high sugar level, from premature aging to heart problems, from blindness to nerve damage. Cinnamon has been tested many times and most studied were conclusive. Actually it does not only show reducing blood sugar but also decreasing cholesterol and triglycerides level, which is certainly not a bad side effect.

How does blood sugar go down ? First, by getting more insulin to be produced and released. The second way of battling the sugar is to decrease insulin resistance. Insulin is a big molecule that carries sugar to your cells. Each cell has insulin receptor that create a bond with the insulin. Small gates then open to permit the entry. When unusual amount of fat surrounds the cell the signal for the gate to open does not go through, leaving the sugar in our blood stream, depleting us of our energy. Cinnamon has been proven to help with the two issues cited above.

Please consult your physician about cinnamon. Try it. See the effects in your everyday life as far as your daily blood sugar test and level of energy you experience. Cinnamon is a great addition to a diet and exercise program that will lead you to a longer and better life.