Post by OLKoot on Sept 3, 2006 14:26:37 GMT 12.75
Cinnamon Helps Diabetics
By Eva Moffat
Cinnamon is a spice found in many kitchens around the world.
It has been found that this flavorsome spice has its uses for people who are Type 2 Diabetics and helps to control their Blood Sugar.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disorder, where the body is unable to control
the Blood Sugar.
Insulin a hormone secreted by the Pancreas is essential in
helping to control the Blood Sugar.
Some unfortunate people are resistant to Insulin so they
have to very strictly adhere to a reduced fat intake in
their diet. This is to minimize the possibility of
Coronary Artery Disease.
If the body is resistant to Insulin, the Insulin deposits
fat around the belly and in the blood vessels.
This is very common in people from Bangladesh and parts of
India and Pakistan.
If you are ‘pear shaped’ e.g. big belly and small hips you
should get yourself checked out for Diabetes as soon as
possible.
What Are The Symptoms of Diabetes?
· Frequent passing of urine · Feeling of unusual thirst ·
Abnormal appetite · A Feeling of ‘Unusual’ Tiredness ·
Blurring of Vision
Psychological Aspects of Diabetes
Many patients who have been diagnosed with Diabetes just
can’t believe they have the disease. This results in them
not following their GP’s advice and treatment. So
adjusting their diets doesn’t happen.
· The patient may suffer with depression · A feeling of
loneliness · Becoming easily irritated · Unable to sleep
Diabetics should have the following tests done once a year:
· Full vision test (Sugar Deposits in the eyes can cause
blindness) · Check up of the feet (Sugar Deposits can
settle in the feet and cause gangrene) · Complete check
up of kidney function · Blood pressure · Check for
Cholesterol in Blood
Diabetics come under 2 groups.
1. Type 1 diabetics do not produce natural insulin. Daily injections of manufactured insulin are required. Type II Diabetics do not produce sufficient insulin to overcome the developed resistance to the insulin being produced., these patients may control their Diabetes with a variety of approaches to include diet, exercise, various medications to help reduce the rjection phenomenon or stimulate the production of additional insulin. Additional medications to help control the complications of diabetes (blindness, peripheral pneuropathy, skin or wound infections, cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke risk) are routine.
How Taking Cinnamon Can Help
In a recent survey in the USA, 60 Type 2 Diabetics were
divided into four groups.
· Group 1 was given one gram of cinnamon per day · Group 2
received three grams · And Group 3 six grams · Group 4 were
given placebos.
Those who had been given cinnamon reduced their blood sugar by 18 –29%, their triglycerides by 23 –30% and their LDL cholesterol by 7-27% plus their total cholesterol by 12-26%.
The group that had been given placebos showed no change in
their blood sugar.
So, adding cinnamon to your daily diet will not only enhance
the flavor of your food but could prove very helpful to
your health.
Other Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been used for its medicinal properties for
hundreds of years.
It has been found that cinnamon has anti-inflammatory
properties, reduces cholesterol and is also one of nature’s
best blood sugar balancers.
In 2003 the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
published an animal study. This study was carried out on
rats. They were given 300 mg of cinnamon per kilogram of
body weight, daily for 3 weeks. The results showed they
were able to absorb 17% more blood sugar per minute than
rats not given the cinnamon.
Again using rats in another study they were fed a high
fructose diet. Usually this would induce significant
metabolic changes. But they were also fed some cinnamon.
The result of this test was their glucose metabolism was
improved so much there was no noticeable difference from
the rats that didn’t receive the high fructose.
These studies seem to prove that cinnamon can lower your
risk of developing diabetes.
For those who are already Diabetic, it can be an effective
and affordable tool to help manage your condition.
By Eva Moffat
Cinnamon is a spice found in many kitchens around the world.
It has been found that this flavorsome spice has its uses for people who are Type 2 Diabetics and helps to control their Blood Sugar.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disorder, where the body is unable to control
the Blood Sugar.
Insulin a hormone secreted by the Pancreas is essential in
helping to control the Blood Sugar.
Some unfortunate people are resistant to Insulin so they
have to very strictly adhere to a reduced fat intake in
their diet. This is to minimize the possibility of
Coronary Artery Disease.
If the body is resistant to Insulin, the Insulin deposits
fat around the belly and in the blood vessels.
This is very common in people from Bangladesh and parts of
India and Pakistan.
If you are ‘pear shaped’ e.g. big belly and small hips you
should get yourself checked out for Diabetes as soon as
possible.
What Are The Symptoms of Diabetes?
· Frequent passing of urine · Feeling of unusual thirst ·
Abnormal appetite · A Feeling of ‘Unusual’ Tiredness ·
Blurring of Vision
Psychological Aspects of Diabetes
Many patients who have been diagnosed with Diabetes just
can’t believe they have the disease. This results in them
not following their GP’s advice and treatment. So
adjusting their diets doesn’t happen.
· The patient may suffer with depression · A feeling of
loneliness · Becoming easily irritated · Unable to sleep
Diabetics should have the following tests done once a year:
· Full vision test (Sugar Deposits in the eyes can cause
blindness) · Check up of the feet (Sugar Deposits can
settle in the feet and cause gangrene) · Complete check
up of kidney function · Blood pressure · Check for
Cholesterol in Blood
Diabetics come under 2 groups.
1. Type 1 diabetics do not produce natural insulin. Daily injections of manufactured insulin are required. Type II Diabetics do not produce sufficient insulin to overcome the developed resistance to the insulin being produced., these patients may control their Diabetes with a variety of approaches to include diet, exercise, various medications to help reduce the rjection phenomenon or stimulate the production of additional insulin. Additional medications to help control the complications of diabetes (blindness, peripheral pneuropathy, skin or wound infections, cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke risk) are routine.
How Taking Cinnamon Can Help
In a recent survey in the USA, 60 Type 2 Diabetics were
divided into four groups.
· Group 1 was given one gram of cinnamon per day · Group 2
received three grams · And Group 3 six grams · Group 4 were
given placebos.
Those who had been given cinnamon reduced their blood sugar by 18 –29%, their triglycerides by 23 –30% and their LDL cholesterol by 7-27% plus their total cholesterol by 12-26%.
The group that had been given placebos showed no change in
their blood sugar.
So, adding cinnamon to your daily diet will not only enhance
the flavor of your food but could prove very helpful to
your health.
Other Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been used for its medicinal properties for
hundreds of years.
It has been found that cinnamon has anti-inflammatory
properties, reduces cholesterol and is also one of nature’s
best blood sugar balancers.
In 2003 the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
published an animal study. This study was carried out on
rats. They were given 300 mg of cinnamon per kilogram of
body weight, daily for 3 weeks. The results showed they
were able to absorb 17% more blood sugar per minute than
rats not given the cinnamon.
Again using rats in another study they were fed a high
fructose diet. Usually this would induce significant
metabolic changes. But they were also fed some cinnamon.
The result of this test was their glucose metabolism was
improved so much there was no noticeable difference from
the rats that didn’t receive the high fructose.
These studies seem to prove that cinnamon can lower your
risk of developing diabetes.
For those who are already Diabetic, it can be an effective
and affordable tool to help manage your condition.