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Cinnamon and Type 2 diabetics

by Jeff
April 19, 2008 9:27 PM
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There is a controversy about whether cinnamon can lower blood sugar in Type 2's.
Has anyone who has tried this have success?

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pebbles34
pebbles34
pebbles34 replied April 20, 2008 4:29 AM 

yes cinnamon really does help. i take some every day!

NyxWulf replied April 20, 2008 10:26 AM 

is it something you take in pill form or do you put it on your food as a spice?

Jeff replied April 21, 2008 10:16 AM 

I heard you need at least 1/4 t per say, so a capsule would be better, I
suppose.

butterfly_8 replied 2 days ago 

I like the powder because there is so many different ways to use it,in cereal
coffee,tea etc.
BOB G
BOB G
BOB G replied April 20, 2008 7:40 AM 

I HAVE NOT BUT I TALKED TO A LADY YESTERDAY AND SHE IS USING IT AND SAID SHE HAS
CUT HER MEDS IN HALF. I AM GOING TO TRY NEXT WEEK

\ BOB G
sheldon
sheldon
sheldon replied April 20, 2008 7:16 PM 

I have used cinnamon and I found that my blood sugar levels did not change much.
I am currently drinking the
Monavie acai drink and I dropped over 35 points in the first
2 weeks.

poni62 replied June 6, 2008 4:05 PM 

Is there a chance there is cinnamon in it. I have read that the cinnamon that
lowers is a lifquid form and available at health foods stores.
Betty Jo Petty
Betty Jo Petty
Betty Jo Petty replied April 20, 2008 8:18 PM 

No, I haven't tried the Cinnamon yet. I did see an advertisement for the pills.

Be careful of this, especially if you are on meds.

It could mess with your numbers. Watch them daily.

I'm Betty Jo
Toma
Toma
Toma replied April 22, 2008 10:11 AM 

I include cinnamon as a regular part of my diet and I had an A1c of 5.0 at my
last labs. For the past three years it has been between 5.0 and 5.6 without
meds. I think it is a mistake to look for one thing that is going to solve the
problem. Type 2 diabetes is complex and I think we need
to get as many things working in our favor as possible.

My regular routine includes:
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
• 50% of my calories are from low glycemic carbohydrates. (Mostly whole grains
and brightly colored fruits and vegetables)
• 20% from good protein sources
• 30% calories are from good fats.
• Minimum 2 quarts water per day
• 2000 mg Omega 3 EPA/DHA
• 2000 units vitamin D
• Other foods that help control blood glucose such as garlic, onions, buckwheat,
psyllium husks, chia seed, hemp seed, beans, etc.

I go to extreme with my diet but at the same time I get extremely good labs.
anita
anita
anita replied April 22, 2008 8:41 PM 

I am trying the cinnamon now has not helped much. What is the monavie acai drink
and where would I buy it?

Netlady42 replied May 5, 2008 8:59 AM 

Have you gotten a reply about the Monavie Acai Drink? I would really like to
know too.

Robin D replied May 5, 2008 9:25 AM 

Yes, my niece is a distributor:

Terrasye Daniels ~ Tookie
MonaVie Distributor
Phone: 323-309-4233
Fax: 323-541-1263
Url: http://www.mymonavie.com/Terrasyedaniels/

Robin D replied May 5, 2008 9:27 AM 

I've tried it for only a week and am seeing results. My niece is a distributor:

Terrasye Daniels ~ Tookie
MonaVie Distributor
Phone: 323-309-4233
Fax: 323-541-1263
Url: http://www.mymonavie.com/Terrasyedaniels/
Eliazbeth
Eliazbeth
Eliazbeth replied April 23, 2008 6:23 PM 

Yes, I take cinnamon capsules 2x a day. I am keeping my A1c down
w/diet,exercise,and several supplements. I have had success for 6mo. now w/my
last A1c being 5.9. I am convienced if I can lower my weight,(which I have
lost25lbs.),my body will be able to produce an adaquate amount of insulin.

azmisty replied May 3, 2008 1:50 PM 

Thanks for making the proclamation about your weight and restoring your insulin
sensitivity.....it is also my goal. I am convinced that if I can get my weight
to what is healthy for me, that I can stop administering insulin. Of course the
real trick is being able to lose weight when you are taking as much insulin as I
do. Have a healthy day,
Misty

Shoufy replied May 4, 2008 3:33 AM 

Hi, I am an American living for many years in Middle East (Bahrain). My Indian
doctor told me to eat cinnamon but I did not really know how to "eat cinnamon."
Now I sprinkle around 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon on my raw oatmeal/cereal mix every
morning and really enjoy it - not sure what it does to my blood sugar but cannot
hurt. I think EXERCISE is the real key to keeping diabetes 2 under control -
ugh. shoufythecat@gamil.com
shoufy.com
debbie and bill
debbie and bill
debbie and bill replied May 1, 2008 9:40 AM 

yes that is a true statement, I have done that before and it does work great!
Bug
Bug
Bug replied May 1, 2008 11:21 AM 

While many diabetics and doctors say it doesn't help, I have been taking 2
capsules a day for about 10 years. I have been type 2 for since mid 1985 and
have always been under very good control. I think the cinnamon helps...for sure
it doesn't hurt.
jeffncrsd
jeffncrsd
jeffncrsd replied May 3, 2008 12:33 PM 

I have used cinnamon and it does help but I have found that Vinegar works better
honestly. I learned this as I live with multiple health issues one being the
beginning onset of Type 2 diabetes and I was using the vinegar as a liver
cleanse along with garlic and noticed sugar levels would go down when I used the
vinegar at dinner. Now all I use is vinegar as I take 2-3 tsp mixed with a
little water before each meal and it helps keep my levels down greatly and don't
take any medication and last A1C was 6.1 so very happy with results

azmisty replied May 3, 2008 1:52 PM 

Is there a particular type vinegar that you are taking?

Misty
Mitch
Mitch
Mitch replied May 3, 2008 1:04 PM 

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I have used cinnamon when making pancakes and french toast but have never heard
of cinnamon tablets. Where can you get them. If it works like everyone says I
would take them.

azmisty replied May 3, 2008 1:59 PM 

I am pretty sure that you can buy them at a health food store....but I will let
someone who has actually purchased them confirm that. It seems to me that it
would be more cost effective to just get the grocery store product and measure
it out. You can add it to so many different foods...I even put it in sauces and
add it to the grounds when I am making coffee.

Misty

Evelyn replied May 4, 2008 7:51 AM 

You can buy them at Wal-Mart in the Vitamins .
I have been taking 1 teaspoon honey and 1 cinnomon tablet morning with breakfast
and 1teaspoon honey and 1 pill at night .I lost 3 lb last week .It gave me a lot
of energy also. It won't hurt you if it don't help.BUT chech with your doctor if
you are on meds .aometimes you shouldn't mix medicine with any thing else.
Have a great day !!!!

grmpy replied May 5, 2008 8:57 AM 

I buy my cinnamon caps at Walmart and also at my local pharmacy
andrea
andrea
andrea replied May 3, 2008 2:19 PM 

I too would like to know where to buy cinnamon pills. I need t loose weight but
when I try to exercise my sugar goes wacky, up or down. How do I handle this?
Why is my sugar so high in the morning. I take my long acting insulin before I
go to bed?

grmpy replied May 5, 2008 8:59 AM 

I also would like to know why my sugar is higher in the morning. I am very
carefull of my diet

John Crowley replied May 5, 2008 9:55 AM 

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Regarding why sugars are high in the morning:

In diabetes, there is a well-documented dawn phenomenon which is a rise in blood
sugars in the early morning without eating. There are several explanations.
Your body has stored sugars in your liver primarily. If you're taking too much
insulin and your sugars start to drop low overnight, your body can release the
stored sugars to bring you back up. Conversely, if your dose of long-acting
insulin is too low, you can be high in the morning simply because you don't have
enough insulin. The way to tell is to check your bs between 2 and 3 a.m. Also,
it appears to be fairly normal for the body to release some of the stored sugars
as simply a preparation for waking up.

Finally, if you eat something with a lot of fat and protein late at night, you
may be seeing the effect of that food many hours later.

NyxWulf replied May 5, 2008 4:38 PM 

Wow! John, thank you for that post. I had this exact same question about my
blood sugars first thing in the morning.

kdroberts replied June 3, 2008 10:53 AM 

That description of the dawn phenomenon is not really accurate, it's kind of a
mix of a couple of things that are different but can give you the same end
result.

The dawn phenomenon happens to every single person, diabetic or non-diabetic,
diabetics get hit harder with it. You are right in saying that your liver
stores and releases glucose, but in the case of the DP it's not because your
sugar is low. It releases it to keep your vital functions (like brain activity)
ticking over when you haven't eaten anything. It's also kind of a warm up just
before you wake up. In non diabetics it's regulated so you the sugar stays
stable. In diabetics it can "over sugar" you so your blood sugar goes up (your
point about insulin comes in here), it also doesn't switch off when you wake up
and is the reason that a lot of diabetics can test immediately after waking up,
get ready for the day, test before they eat and their blood sugar is
considerably higher.

The release of sugar when you go low is reactive hypoglycemia, also called the
Somogyi effect or liver dump. It's basically the same thing as having a
glucagon injection. Going low at night is the classic but it can happen any
time your body is or believes it is short of fuel, during exercise is not
uncommon.

The biggest difference between the two is that the DP is a normal thing gone
wrong and is a slow and steady rise in blood sugar. The somogyi effect is
something that shouldn't really happen and is a quick, potentially large spike/

azmisty replied June 20, 2008 4:23 PM 

Thanks for the great explanation is there anything that I can do to prevent this
from happening?

Misty
Auntiem
Auntiem
Auntiem replied May 3, 2008 5:17 PM 

I tried the tablets and found it best to start out easy as I quite soon suffered
indigestion and had a bad taste in my mouth. So I take the tablets occasionally,
but use powder on lots of food.
Bell
Bell
Bell replied May 3, 2008 5:19 PM 

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Yes it does help, I take a capsule every day, it can also help you loss weight
and with other health problems.
Trish
Trish
Trish replied May 3, 2008 6:27 PM 

I use cinnamon capsules and it helps me keep my sugar lower. I take 2 in the
mornings. When I don't take them my sugar goes up q lot.
Wilson Landry Jr
Wilson Landry Jr
Wilson Landry Jr replied May 4, 2008 4:35 AM 

I have seen good results using cinammon pills. My sugars were 72 this moring. I
take 2 -500 mg pills per day
Anh ngoc Luu
Anh ngoc Luu
Anh ngoc Luu replied May 4, 2008 10:42 AM 

wher you can get cinamion tab i want to try it
nfry52
nfry52
nfry52 replied May 7, 2008 3:08 PM 

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I have used cinnamon for the past year and have to have cholestro checked every
3 months. I have watched my cholestrol level and sugar level drop everytime I
have blood drawn. I had open heart surgery with a triple by-pass 6 years ago
and I am now way in the normal range. I take two capsules each day and I am a
firm believer Just make sure you take them with food because you will burp
cinnamon if you dont cinnamon tablets can be purchased at most pharmacys or save
some money and buy them at walmart where I buy mine
kaptroy2
kaptroy2
kaptroy2 replied May 7, 2008 4:03 PM 

Cinnimun did not lower my blood sugar,
though it may have kept it from going higher. Want to see a big drop in blood
sugar? Cut out all carbs and sugars!!
Doctors tell you you may eat some carbs,
NO WAY!! Cut them out watch your blood
sugar go down!!!
Carebear
Carebear
Carebear replied May 10, 2008 5:21 PM 

Hi, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon isn't that much. I put it on my 2 whole grain toast with
a little smart balance butter, and sugar substitute, like splenda. I think it is
really good. Try it. Enjoy!
Spottsmom
Spottsmom
Spottsmom replied May 11, 2008 7:20 AM 

I read the articles and have been considering also giving this a try with taking
capsules.
I do at this time add cinnamon to a lot of my foods especially since I found the
Grinders with Cinnamon in them In the Spice aisle.
There is a new product called Grinders. The selection has a disposable bottle of
either peppercorns, sea salt, and mixtures of peppers and seasonings, that you
twist to grind them on your food. They have recently added cinnamon to the
collection and I was thrilled. I I have to admit i never bought cinnamon sticks
as i just could not fit it into my budget but this gives me that option in a way
without the huge price and without having to have utensils needed etc. The taste
is so much better that the pre-ground bottles. I had no clue what a difference
there was. The way it is packaged makes it so much better to use for me. Oh they
also have cinnamon and sugar I walked paste that and did not buy it which was a
item I know at one time I would have dove on.
Sorry I sound like a commercial LOL but they are great.
I will check at the Walmart or GNC this week for the cinnamon capsules.
CharlesP
CharlesP
CharlesP replied May 26, 2008 2:33 PM 

Yes. All kinds of cinnamon seems to help the cells do what they are supposed to
do. One of my favorite snacks is to slice up an apple and sprinkle cinnamon on
the slices.
Try 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon added to your coffee as well.
CINNAMON HELPS!
Dancehawk
Dancehawk
Dancehawk replied May 26, 2008 3:16 PM 

I have been reading alot about it and been adding to coffee, tea and things it
taste good in.

It has been referred to by many herbalist as a helper to lower blood sugar, just
like licorice helps to support your bladder, Cayenne helps to warm your blood,
raspberry helps thicken your blood.
I look at it as every little bit helps so I add it.
I was reading a book about herbs and there properties theres some amazing things
in there.
Is it the soul answer to stop our pather of taking care of our selves no, but it
does offer help.
One thing I noticed is the amout we would have to consume plus it would have to
be really good stock plants.
huggles
Dance

morris.js replied May 26, 2008 4:22 PM 

I too have tried the cinnamon. I put some in my morning coffee and also
sprinkle some on my toast. I really did not see any change in my levels, so I
quit taking it every day, but still like to use it once in a while.
I believe it was Dancehawk who said she uses other spices as well. I use a LOT
of cayenne pepper when I cook. This one has seemed to help my cholesterol
levels. Also Peanut butter seems to raise my HDL levels. Not sure why, but it
does seem to work. My HDL is 63, & the LDL is 61.
We all react differently to different things, so I don't always assume because
it worked for one it will work for me..but I don't mind doing some
experimenting....LOL
Treehugger
Treehugger
Treehugger replied June 3, 2008 9:45 AM 

Cinnamon is so delicious I can't imagine why anyone would want to take it in
capsules. I sprinkle it on whatever cereal I'm eating, on toast, in tea, over
blueberries, on slices of apples and pears, in pancakes, muffins and chocolate
cake. (If it's good for diabetics, it should be good for everybody.) I buy mine
at Penzey's because the quality is better, the price is lower than at the
supermarket and I love visiting the store. You can also buy on line.
[http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html ] I don't work there or
have any stock in the company and have to watch myself because I love herbs and
spices!

kdroberts replied June 3, 2008 10:39 AM 

Cinnamon is the opposite of delicious to me! I tried taking it for a month or
so and saw no difference in my blood sugars. I stopped taking it and didn't
notice any change. Just like everything, it won't work for everyone.
claire
claire
claire replied June 4, 2008 10:21 PM 

I had a cardiologist friend tell me about this. I started adding a little
cinnamon to everything, and YES it did help bring my numbers down. It didn't
bring them down dramatically, but by a few points with my fasting test each
morning. I hope it helps you. claire
SWG5
SWG5
SWG5 replied June 8, 2008 11:25 AM 

I'M TRYING IT NOW.....WILL REPORT BACK!!
Gabby
Gabby
Gabby replied June 8, 2008 4:28 PM 

YES! I have found that when I take 1000mg in the morning with my other
supplements and then again with dinner at night it helps the most. I do
piggyback it with chromium in my second dose and it seems to really help my
numbers. I also cook with it any chance I get and I found that freshly ground
cinnamon on vanilla yogurt is very yummy.
Other supplemnts that I have found to be helpful are:
Selenium 220mcg
CoQ-10 10mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid 50mg
I found out about these on "dTV" and decided to try them out. The important
thing is to make sure your supplements are sugar free. It hides in there, so
read your lables. I picked up a support packet specially made for diabetes from
Nature's Bounty. My 30 day supply is $14, but my Walgreens drug store often has
a buy one get one FREE deal, so I stock up then.
Gabby
Gabby
Gabby replied June 8, 2008 4:28 PM 

YES! I have found that when I take 1000mg in the morning with my other
supplements and then again with dinner at night it helps the most. I do
piggyback it with chromium in my second dose and it seems to really help my
numbers. I also cook with it any chance I get and I found that freshly ground
cinnamon on vanilla yogurt is very yummy.
Other supplemnts that I have found to be helpful are:
Selenium 220mcg
CoQ-10 10mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid 50mg
I found out about these on "dTV" and decided to try them out. The important
thing is to make sure your supplements are sugar free. It hides in there, so
read your lables. I picked up a support packet specially made for diabetes from
Nature's Bounty. My 30 day supply is $14, but my Walgreens drug store often has
a buy one get one FREE deal, so I stock up then.
blessedmom44
blessedmom44
blessedmom44 replied June 9, 2008 5:53 PM 

Hi guys-This sounds great. I have heard it works and will try it from Walmart.
Thanks everyone for the good input.
Marge L
Marge L
Marge L replied June 9, 2008 6:13 PM 

I also found cinnamon to not lower my sugar at all. I think exercise is the
main key.
LeighG
LeighG
LeighG replied June 10, 2008 10:49 AM 

i put cinnamon on my toast with peanut in the am almost everyday or when ever i
have peanut butter i add it.i also heard it works and have a few people i know
that say it works good to help them.so i thought it was worth a try.i have my
sugars good right now so i cant really say if it is from that cause i do alot to
keep them good.but i guess it helps in the end with all i do.
G Thomas
G Thomas
G Thomas replied June 16, 2008 12:33 PM 

Yes, I tried those too. Those Horse Pills work slower than the vinegar. They
are at Walmart at $7. and some change. 500 milgs. 100 pils a bottle.
misty222
misty222
misty222 replied July 5, 2008 9:20 AM 

I have tried it with tea in the afternoon. I have had tremendous results with
bringing my blood sugars to a normal level. It doesn't have much taste but it
does help.
elizabethwardlow
elizabethwardlow
elizabethwardlow replied July 5, 2008 3:39 PM 

I have enjoyed cinnamon in my tea and on oatmeal. I notice that the spice works
like a stimulant for me, I sweat more and my digestion is not as sluggish. If I
eat the cinnamon too late in the day, I suffer with indigestion. Nevertheless, I
do enjoy the taste and the fragrance, and I try not to forget to indulge at
least once a day... maybe I will find that it has some effect on my blood sugars
as I begin monitoring them daily now.

Millie57 replied July 6, 2008 7:30 AM 

Yes, cinammon is good, it has helped me lower my med. intake from 3 pills to 2
pills/day. It's also good to help lower your bad cholesterol. I also drink
aloe vera juice. Aloe Vera Juice is good for many things, such as, Diabetes,
ulcers, cholesterol, Intestinal Cleansing. I am a witness to improvements of my
sugar levels, cholesterol lowered, and intestinal cleansing. Try it, Aloe Vera
Juice does not taste bad. It tastes like lemonade without sugar, go ahead add
some equal..... This can purchase at any grocery store. Jewels etc. even
Wal-Mart carries it and the price is right. :)
DonnaAnn
DonnaAnn
DonnaAnn replied July 21, 2008 3:34 AM 

I put a pinch or two in my coffee grinds before brewing. And, yes, I fell it has
helped keep my numbers stable.But, remember, everyone is different.What works
for one, doesnt work for another.
There is now a study out that says apple cider vinager is also good for
diabetics and for arthritis.You take a table spoon or two with your last meal.
some people take it with every meal. it supposidly helps keep your body on the
alkaline side of things and less acidity.
donna
patti
patti
patti replied July 21, 2008 6:32 AM 

I have been taking cinnamon for 10 years it hasnt hurt any. My a1c's are always
good and my blood sugars are within normal range. I take 2000 mgs a day. You
can find them in health food stores and the grocery/drug stores.

DonnaAnn replied July 21, 2008 12:48 PM 

I am not sure it matters if you use a pill or ground cinnamon. But, price may be
a problem for those with tight wallets.
noel7
noel7
noel7 replied July 26, 2008 3:54 AM 

I`ve been taking cinnamon and garlic pill for awhile,it seem to work for me.
ssmile
ssmile
ssmile replied July 29, 2008 2:39 PM 

My mom is a nurse and she said Cinnamon helps your metabolism and curves the
taste for sugar.

Stephanie

butterfly_8 replied July 29, 2008 9:16 PM 

Hi,
could you please ask your mom what is more beneficial,the 1/3 tsp.of cinnamon or
1-2 capsules.I would like to know if there is a certain amount we should take to
get the most benefits.
thanks

Toma replied August 2, 2008 12:30 AM 

I can add one answer to that for you. Both work and the regular cinnamon out of
the bulk spice jars are less expensive. There is a toxin in cinnamon that is fat
soluble but seems to be of little concern. There are proprietary cinnamon
capsules based on the work of Dr. Anderson from the USDA ARS that have the fat
suluble toxins removed. Those may be better but just regular cinnamon has been
working for me. Bare in mind that it is not just one thing like cinnamon that
does the trick but rather cinnamon in conjunction with several other things that
make up an optimized, balanced, low glycemic, anti-inflammatory diet. Following
that strategy has resulted in non-diabetic labs for me for over three years now.
My last A1C was 5.0 without any meds. it takes work and a lot to learn but it is
doable and I am in contact with a growing number of people who are doing it
also.

butterfly_8 replied August 7, 2008 8:50 PM 

You just used a magic phrase for me,anti-inflamatory diet That is what I need to
survive. I need to keep this inflamation from coming back in my foot. I need to
rid my body from toxic foods.

ssmile replied August 7, 2008 3:12 PM 

I was told the capsule is better b/c as Toma mention there are extras in the
capsules. But it is up to you what ever suits you best.

Steph ;)
Elfin
Elfin
Elfin replied August 7, 2008 4:41 PM 

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So much has been said about cinnamon, and it just convinces me once again, that
each of us is sooooo different. I took two capsules of cinnamon twice a day and
it helped reduce spikes, but did not seem to reduce my readings. But, when I
combined cinnamon and 1 T vinegar three times a day, my sugars dropped
dramatically. My daughter on the same regime had little benefit from vinear.

I suspect that, because there are so many factors that contribute to type 2,
each person's response to meds and supplements is completely different.

I know I will probably never get off meds (sigh) because I had a severe
pancreatitis several years ago. My enzyme levels were nearly 2000 (if my math is
right that is about 200 times normal). I believe this destroyed a large part of
my insulin production. So pancreatitis, stress and obesity resulted in type 2
for me.

Each of you will have different sets of contributing factors. So it is unreal to
expect everyone to respond to the same combinations.


PS someome asked what kind of vinegar is best? It doesn't seem to matter what
variety of vinegar I use...I've used cider, distilled and even wine vinegar with
good results. (Yeah! yeah! and a little jump for joy!!!)
So we just have to be careful when we try something new...that we only change
one thing at a time and chart it's effects on our BG. Then make another change
if you want to and chart it's difference.I do this by charting my weekly
averages, then using that average to show what happens over several months. Then
when I tell my physician about the effects of supplements, it is more than
simply anecdotal. Many Drs hate and reject purely anecdotal claims.Happy BG
levels all!

Toma replied August 7, 2008 9:56 PM 

Last edited 19 days ago

Hi Elfin,

I agree with your doctor about anecdotal evidence. Unfortunately, Sometimes
that is all we have to go by. 3 1/2 years ago when I started really digging for
good answers that was mostly what I had to go by. At that time there was no
mention of inflammation and type 2 diabetes. Part of what was working for me was
based on anecdotal evidence, hunch and other good studies that seemed to point
in the same general direction with out coming right out with it. Fortunately,
there have been research studies come along to support the hunches.

I have heard that we are all different and what works for one may not work for
others and I think that is clouding the issue for many. I do not believe any of
us are terminally unique. Good sound principles apply to all. Some of us may
need to apply the principles more stringently due to how far our diabetes damage
is already advanced. Right now all I have is anecdotal evidence that neuropathy
and other diabetic complications can be reversed which flies in the face of what
we get from mainstream medicine and the ADA.

I have reversed much of the damage from when I was badly out of control (A1C
20.9) When I was first talking to me medical team they said I was probably just
a miracle patient. I thought maybe they were right but then others started
asking what I was doing and got similar results. My mother has reversed her
neuropathy. Her toes were purple 2 1/2 years ago (headed toward amputation) and
now they are pink and healthy. I am getting more and more similar stories.

This is not going to be accepted by mainstream until I can show a valid
scientific study and we are working on that now. The doctors and medical
professionals who endorsed my book have agree to supervise an online study which
is being set up.

It may turn out that there are all the differences that are being claimed but we
will not know for sure without the study. I do know that just one or two studies
or "small changes" like the ADA recommends produce small results and some of us
need a complete dietary make over including all the best healthy dietary
strategies. (I know I did.)

Olies mom replied August 13, 2008 11:22 AM 

Toma, thanks for sharing your experience on these sites. Each day I wake up and
think about how much more respponsible I need to be about my health instead of
leaving it up to my doctor and some drug company, who actually do not want me to
get off any medication that has been prescribed for me. But I am a risk taker
and am always up for a challenge, especially if it means I may feel better.

Elfin replied August 17, 2008 6:01 PM 

Toma Thanks for your reply. I didn't intend to imply "terminal differences" But
while we have to face the fact we are different in the causes and responses to
meds, supplements and exercisem we do have the commonality of being diabetic and
having to make life-style changes. My personal style is to make changes in meds
and supplements one at a time so I can see changes in my numbers and physical
condition. I think without charting our own changes, we can never convince the
medical world that we are responsible folks and not just responding to myths,
bad advertising, uncontrolled mass changes or scams.
Dietary changes are a different matter...we need to make carefully radical (that
sounds like an oxymoron) changes to control what we give our bodies to repair
and build with.

Your newsletters and book are guiding me to understand more and more about the
effects of different foods. Thanks again. Lee
CharlesP
CharlesP
CharlesP replied 2 days ago 

I slice apples and sprinkle ground cinnamon powder on it for a snack. I also
purchase products which have cinnamon on or in it. Cinnamon sticks in coffee is
not a bad idea either. I've read that all kinds of cinnamon is good for
diabetics because it helps the cells do whatever it is they are supposed to do.

Elfin replied 2 days ago 

Go Charles
It does really seem to cut down on the spike in your surgar that you get
immediately after eating.
Elfin
Lula Tiencken
Lula Tiencken
Lula Tiencken replied 2 days ago 

I take two capsules of cinnamon twice a day and
it helps reduce spikes, but does not seem to reduce my readings.
Ryan
Ryan
Ryan replied 2 days ago 

Hey you guys, if you want even more benefits from cinnamon, id like to suggest
the cinnamon extract, Cinnulin PF. You can find it an online healthfood stores
like iherb.com for a relatively low price. they also have aliquid that has
helped me as well. If anyone hasn't ordered from iherb, use this coupon code as
you get $5.00 off your first order RIZ761. Only works once though and for first
time buyers.