{"id":2790,"date":"2018-11-12T15:11:46","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T15:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:30:46","slug":"benefits-of-cinnamon-for-diabetes-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-cinnamon-for-diabetes-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Cinnamon for Diabetes Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-cinnamon-for-diabetes-management\/#Benefits_of_Cinnamon_for_Diabetes_Management\" title=\"Benefits of Cinnamon for Diabetes Management\">Benefits of Cinnamon for Diabetes Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-cinnamon-for-diabetes-management\/#Tips_for_using_Cinnamon\" title=\"Tips for using Cinnamon\">Tips for using Cinnamon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinnamon for diabetes is commonly prescribed to lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. It also makes insulin more efficient at moving glucose into cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost every household has the spice called cinnamon, better known as dalchini in Hindi. The two types of cinnamon commonly found are ceylon and cassia. Both these types are derived from the bark of evergreen trees. The physical difference is: ceylon cinnamon bark looks like tightly rolled scrolls, while cassia cinnamon is more loosely rolled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2790\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people usually think of cinnamon as a spice in curry preparation or a flavoring for desserts. But cinnamon has more to it than just this. People with diabetes often face dietary restrictions to control their blood sugar and prevent complications. Research suggests that cinnamon might help improve blood sugar levels in those with diabetes. However, there is still a lot of debate around how helpful cinnamon actually is for diabetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Cinnamon_for_Diabetes_Management\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Cinnamon for Diabetes Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cinnamon-for-diabetes-management.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon for diabetes\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cinnamon-for-diabetes-management.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cinnamon-for-diabetes-management-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cinnamon-for-diabetes-management-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-clotting effect on the blood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relieve pain in arthritis sufferers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost the body&#8217;s immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stops medication-resistant yeast infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help in relieving indigestion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great source of vital nutrients, including calcium, fiber, manganese, and iron.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since diabetes management is all about blood sugar management and an overall healthy lifestyle, the benefits mentioned above are definitely a reason to include cinnamon in some form in your daily diabetes diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/\"><em>Read More: Coconut for Diabetes: Everything You Should Know<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_using_Cinnamon\"><\/span><b>Tips for using Cinnamon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinnamon will not reduce blood sugar in every person who tries it, just as different medications produce varied results and side effects in different people. It&#8217;s possible that some people may face adverse side effects of the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some tips for consuming Cinnamon safely and effectively are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a food log.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to your diabetes care plan. Cinnamon is not a substitute for blood glucose monitoring, diabetes medications, or a healthful diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to your regular doctor before trying any new treatments for diabetes, including cinnamon and other herbal remedies. These might interact with existing medications or have unexpected effects on blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cinnamon as a flavoring agent in healthy foods items, such as oatmeal and muesli. People should avoid eating sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, or other sugary foods that are pretty rich in cinnamon or cinnamon flavoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from healthy diet and lifestyle practices, it is also important to keep a check on blood sugar levels. A smart glucometer helps you take readings effortlessly, track patterns, and maintain a log of your reading at one place, even on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sorfc1\">BeatO App<\/a> to know more about diabetes-friendly foods and recipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[6,7,53],"class_list":["post-2790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetic-nutrition"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2790"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2790"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18770,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2790\/revisions\/18770"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}