Add spices to help stabilize blood sugar, diabetics should eat to prolong life

GĐXH - People with diabetes can use cinnamon to help stabilize blood sugar, reduce blood sugar levels, and increase insulin sensitivity.

Is cinnamon good for diabetics?

In addition to its use as a spice, cinnamon is also known as a natural medicinal herb with a fragrant, warm nature and high medicinal properties.

Cinnamon is rich in cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for promoting insulin release and enhancing insulin sensitivity. It also helps in regulating protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) and insulin receptor kinase… All these properties together make cinnamon a good remedy, to aid in diabetes management.

In a study published in the International Journal of Food Science , scientists showed that people with diabetes who added 3-6 grams of cinnamon to their daily diet could help reduce blood sugar levels.

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Benefits of cinnamon for diabetics

Scientists at the University of California-Davis (USA) pointed out that no studies have shown that cinnamon has a negative effect on blood sugar levels. This spice is a safe choice for diabetics who want to replace sugar, salt and other potentially harmful flavorings. Cinnamon and other herbs such as saffron, ginger, cardamom do not affect blood pressure, body measurements or body mass index in type 2 diabetics.

According to a study by the University of Baghdad (Iraq), 25 volunteers who consumed 1g of cinnamon every day for 12 weeks reduced their fasting blood sugar by 17%. The researchers concluded that cinnamon has the effect of lowering fasting blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, improving markers of oxidative stress. Cinnamon also supports anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties, which are beneficial for patients.

Another American study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also showed that cinnamon has a similar effect. Cinnamon also reduces long-term glucose levels or HbA1C (the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells) in diabetic patients.

However, according to researchers, cinnamon is useful in controlling blood sugar but cannot replace traditional diabetes treatments. Therefore, diabetics should consult a doctor before using cinnamon to treat the disease.

Signs that diabetics should not use cinnamon

People with liver problems

Cinnamon is a fairly "benign" spice but has a high amount of Coumarin. If the body absorbs a large amount of Coumarin, it can accumulate, heat up the liver and create toxins. According to the Mayoclinic information page, for people with liver problems, using cinnamon is not safe [3].

People who are taking medication

People who are taking medication or insulin should consult their doctor. Because taking medication or insulin at the same time with cinnamon can cause side effects due to the interaction of the ingredients in cinnamon with medication, so it is necessary to consult your doctor.

People are hot inside

Cinnamon contains Cinnamaldehyde which can cause mouth ulcers, swollen gums, and heat in the mouth if consumed in large amounts. Therefore, if you have heat in your mouth, it is best not to use it.

People with respiratory problems

This is because cinnamon powder has a fine texture, is easily inhaled and causes dry cough, retching, and difficulty breathing. In addition, the Cinnamaldehyde compound in cinnamon can irritate the throat and adversely affect the respiratory system.

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