Cinnamon Diabetes Cure

Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a metabolism disorder occurring due to a combination of environmental and hereditary causes. The result of it is abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood. The blood sugar levels in our bodies are controlled by an interaction of multiple chemicals and hormones, including the insulin hormone found in the pancreas. Due to some defect in the action of insulin or problem in insulin secretion, the blood sugar level increases. Hyperglycemia occurs which leads to the acute signs of diabetes like excessive urine production, thirst and increased fluid intake, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss, lethargy and changes in energy metabolism.

In diabetes type 2, the body develops a resistance to insulin. Due to the failure of the cells to metabolise glucose, fat reserves of the body is metabolised to gain energy. The body suffers from negative calorie effect and experiences fatigue. As the glucose concentration in the blood increases, the brain receives signal for diluting it. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome results when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including eye lenses. If not treated, diabetes can lead to various heart diseases, blindness, and even untimely death.

A spice that we use nearly everyday in our cooking, cinnamon, is often seen as the magic treatment for diabetes type 2. It is the bark of a small evergreen tree of the family Lauraceae found in India and Sri Lanka. From time immemorial, the spice has been known for its various medicinal properties. The latest that researchers have found is that it can help to treat diabetes.

Cinnamon is supposed to mimic insulin, thus lowering the immediate need of the hormone in the body. Many researchers have found that the spice boosts the body cell's ability to respond to insulin. This helps in removing lot of sugar from the blood and lowers the risk of diabetes. The researchers have found that the active ingredient in cinnamon, polyphenols, can boost the levels of three main proteins. These proteins are crucial for normal insulin production and proper sugar transportation in the body. The spice also helps to control bad cholesterol and triglycerides.

In fact, it has been opined by many researchers that only one teaspoonful of cinnamon everyday is enough to keep the blood sugar level under control. Many type 2 diabetics have benefited from taking cinnamon daily. Diabetics are often resistant to magnesium. Since the spice is rich in magnesium, its intake can stop many diseases related to magnesium or insulin imbalances.

Cinnamon is available both in powdered form and as a whole spice in stick form. One can use it while cooking or mix it with tea, coffee, fruit juice or milkshake. The spice has become more than just a food-flavouring. It can be a cost-effective treatment for diabetes.

A diabetic has to remember that treatment of the disease means life-long monitoring of blood sugar levels, healthy eating and regular exercises. Medications and insulin therapy are necessary in some cases. So, those who are already on insulin should not stop using it even after trying out cinnamon. A doctor's opinion is most vital when opting for any other therapy or treatment.

• Juliana Breckinridge
• 17/05/2009, 9:59 PM
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