Cinnamon Update

I was diognosed with type 2 diabetes 3 years ago. I am 75. I have lost weight and try very hard to watch what I eat. So far I am not on any medication for it. I use ¼ teaspoon on my oatmeal every morning. I find my reading slowly getting lower. The drop started happening when I started using the cinnamon. I have lost 25 pounds but don't exercise as much as I should. Gloria

I am seriously considering adding cinnamon to my morning regimen just like I added an aspirin a day. I am a little concerned about something you mentioned in a previous article about a carcinogen in cinnamon.Can you explain a little more about the possible carcinogen in cinnamon and how to avoid it while still using cinnamon each day? David's Response: I wrote earlier about your question, Patricia. Please see http://www.mendosa.com/cinnamon.htm

I have taken cinnamon capsules for about a year now and honestly it hasn't done a thing for my BGL's. However I continue to take them for other possible health benefits.

I drink what to some people’s amusement I call stick water.. The recipe uses cinnamon bark in the form of sticks which are very easy to get in Indian shops in the UK. I just boil water and add a teaspoon of Splenda and a little lemon juice and stir it up with a cinnamon stick. Leave the stick to infuse in the water till it is cool enough to drink. The same cinnamon stick will last for about ten to a dozen cups so it is quite economical. It makes an emotionally comforting drink. It gives the same comfort feeling as eating chocolate or Danish pastries but with the calories and carbs of plain water. Its worth a try. The dash of lemon is to prevent it tasting too cloying

I use cinnamon infusion: 2 liters of water 2 sticks of cinnamon Boil from cold water 45 minutes, let it cool in the pot, keep it refrigerate. Drink immediately at the end of any meal...I mean...immediately...works wonders. I am no doctor, please pass on the info to the appropriate people. Kind regards Sergio

The studies indicate that it is the whole (or ground) cinnamon, not extracts or capsule, that were proven benificial.

I am 55 and was diagnosed with Type II diabetes about a year ago. At that time I was testing around 135 mg/dl. My doctor, of course, wanted me to start on meds. I objected, preferring to try a stricter diet. (I was already spending 1.5 hrs/day, 5 days/week in the gym.) By minimizing simple carbs I got to about 115. Then I discovered Anderson's research regarding cinnamon. I started taking 2, 500mg capsules per day (one in the morning and one in the evening). I now reliably measure 90 to 95 mg/dl, and an occasional day in the high 80's. I've also lost 14 lbs. and it's still coming off. I must say too that I've found the glycemic index a better dietary guide than anything else I've tried. My message: a low GI-based diet, daily exercise, and cinnamon supplements works for me; maybe it can work for you too.