Cinnamon - friend or foe?

[mytype1.life]

Hi All,

Just wondering about other people's experience with cinnamon? I've not yet trialled the impact on my BS so thought I'd ask.

Thank you

 

[Guzzler]

I have not specifically tested for it but Michael Moseley states that it is of benefit though the boffins are still working on the eact reasons.

 

[mytype1.life]

Thanks Guzzler. I'm happy not knowing the reasons as long as it's relatively safe although always a case of trial and error!

 

[Celsus]

Please don't discredit my cinnamon rolls! I love them strong and greasy!

Honestly, for a Type1 it shouldn't change anything, while for a Type2 trials have shown that it can for some individuals impact the insulin sensitivity (resistance).

 

[Resurgam]

I add a pinch of ground cinnamon to my coffee, along with a tiny amount of salt - as I do not use any salt elsewhere. My results could not really be much better.

 

[Robbity]

Cinnamon is a natural blood thinner, so this may be related to any possible impact on blood sugars.

I've always loved cinnamon and use it a lot in cooking and baking, but I've never seen it do anything for my glucose levels. But cinnamon overindulgence gives me really bad nose bleeds.

I'd definitely agree with @No2D regarding LCHF though - as this has helped me to reduce my levels from the well and truly diabetic to a low pre-diabetic/just on normal range.

Robbity

 

[mytype1.life]

Thanks @No2D and @Robbity. I'm T1 and just trying to tighten my control through reducing carbs and using the Libre to inform my decisions. I had a bit of cinnamon last night with yoghurt and no climb

 

[Phoenix55]

Brilliant with a few berries on Greek yoghurt towards Christmas. Whether it affects my bg or not, it is delicious.

 

[nomoredonuts]

FWIW I tossed a half teaspoon into my twice morning coffee with cream - for a month. Didn't notice any great lowering of sugar levels. It wasn't scientific as I had my normal range of breakfast/ brunch/ fasts which could have affected the results.
Also - I found cinnamon doesn't dissolve! I mean, it's wood isn't it? So I just chewed it up or swilled and swallowed...

 

[Robbity]

Also - I found cinnamon doesn't dissolve! I mean, it's wood isn't it? So I just chewed it up or swilled and swallowed...

That's one reason I like using it for cooking/baking - there's none of that yucky left over sludge to deal with...

Robbity