Day: November 25, 2017

Cinnamon is a spice that has been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. Recently, cinnamon has become a hot topic in diabetes research with conflicting results. The studies have been based on the idea that cinnamon may help to lower blood sugar. How Cinnamon Might Lower Blood Sugar Studies showing cinnamon as an effective diabetic treatment have proposed that cinnamon may have an insulin-like effect on cells — triggering cells to take glucose out of the blood — or that cinnamon may cause an increase in the activity of…

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million people in the United States have diabetes, with about 90 to 95% having type 2 diabetes. Sugar, in the form of glucose, is the main source of fuel for body cells. The hormone insulin allows glucose in the blood to enter cells. In type 2 diabetes, either the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or cells are resistant to effects of insulin. As a result, glucose builds up in the blood instead of entering cells, which causes cells to be deprived of…

Apples are undeniably good for you—especially if you have diabetes. Fall’s favorite fruit has lots of good-for-you nutrients. Plus, research has linked apples with certain health benefits related to diabetes. Nutrition Profile of Apples A small apple (about the size of a tennis ball) delivers 77 calories, 21 grams of carbohydrate and 4 grams of fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamin C and has a smattering of other vitamins and minerals. Apples are rich in soluble fiber—the kind that helps keep you full, slows down the absorption of nutrients…