I don't know about coconut oil either, but agree with 'collectingrocks' about trying cider vinegar. My husband isn't Diabetic (yet) so is taking cider vinegar and cinnamon to try and ward off the (probably) inevitable. I am type 2, taking Metformin, Novorapid, Lantus, blood pressure tablets and a Statin, so I am taking cider vinegar too in the hope that it will help. Let's face it, any help is appreciated !