What would you say if I told you that I have the secret ingredient to lower your blood sugar? What, then, would you say if I told you that you probably already have this ingredient in your kitchen pantry? It's cinnamon. That's right! The fragrant and delicious spice you cook and bake with only during the holiday season can actually lower blood sugar in diabetics. Cinnamon is a diabetes treatment that can lower blood sugar.

Who should take advantage of cinnamon?

Type 2 diabetics who want to live a healthier and fuller life.
Type 2 diabetics who want to live longer to enjoy their friends and family.
Type 2 diabetics who want to live. Period.

What do I have to do?

Incorporate just ½ teaspoon of cinnamon in your diet each day. That's it!

When should I eat cinnamon?

Every day! Baking or cooking with cinnamon will make those foods you love already even more delicious, and it will lower your blood sugar level. What could be easier? There's no fuss, no muss, no preparation. Just results.

Where can I use cinnamon?

Here's a list of foods from you can eat that will be healthy and delicious with cinnamon in or on it:

- Cinnamon Bun Breakfast Focaccia
- Apple Coffee Cake
- Raisin-Cinnamon Rolls
- Cappuccino Muffins
- Grilled Peaches with Peach Walnut Chutney
- Saffron Rice with Cashews and Raisins Recipe
- Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon
- Lamb in Saffron and Cardamom Cream
- Chicken with Peanut Mole Sauce
- Cinnamon Iced Tea

You don't have to limit your cinnamon usage to just the above list. Experiment! Create your own recipes! Be original! Enjoy!

Why should I use cinnamon?

For type 2 diabetics, their body has lost its sensitivity to insulin. This will cause higher levels of glucose to remain in the blood. This is especially dangerous because it is linked to many other health problems such as eye, kidney, and many other organ health problems.

The natural compounds in cinnamon mimic insulin, which helps glucose get into cells, where it can be used for either energy and significantly lowering blood sugar in the process, or it is stored as fat. Cinnamon is a verifiable diabetes treatment.

How will it affect me if I don't take care of my diabetes?

Watching your diabetes is a 24/7 job. Exercise and a healthy diet are part of keeping your diabetes under control. If you don't take care of your diabetes, there are serious and life-threatening consequences such as:

Disabling ailments
Insecure mindset
Absences from activities
Behavioral changes
Extreme fatigue
Tingling hands and feet
Eye damage
Slow healing cuts and bruises