Cinnamon consumption (Zeylan cinnamon Nees) helps control type 2 diabetes, which is a disease that develops over the years and is not insulin dependent. The suggested treatment for diabetes is to consume 6 g of cinnamon per day, which is equivalent to 1 teaspoon.
The use of cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar levels and even blood pressure, but medications to control the disease should not be stopped, and therefore supplementation with cinnamon is just an additional option for better control blood pressure and reduce the need for insulin.
How to Use Cinnamon for Diabetes
To use cinnamon for diabetes, it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to a glass of milk or sprinkle it on top of oatmeal, for example.
You can also drink cinnamon tea pure or mixed with other tea. However, cinnamon should not be consumed during pregnancy because it can lead to uterine contraction, which is why it not indicated for treating gestational diabetes.
Recipe with cinnamon for Diabetes
A great cinnamon dessert recipe for diabetes is baked apple. Just cut an apple into slices, sprinkle it with cinnamon and microwave it for about 2 minutes.
See also how to prepare oat porridge for diabetes.
