Diabetes Care December 2003 PMID 14633804

Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes.

Alam Khan, Mahpara Safdar, Mohammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Khan Nawaz Khattak, Richard A Anderson

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Overall, the discussions reflect high interest and agreement, with posts emphasizing the scientifically proven benefits, such as reductions in fasting glucose and LDL cholesterol, often quoting specific percentages like '18-29% reduction' and describing cinnamon as a 'game changer.' The tone is positive and informative, driven by the recognition of potential health improvements, which demonstrates deep engagement and perceived high impact of the research findings.

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Most discussions strongly support the positive effects of cinnamon on blood sugar and lipid levels, citing specific percentages and benefits mentioned in the study.

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Numerous discussions highlight cinnamon's potential to influence diabetes management and the importance of the findings, suggesting significant real-world implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to assess whether cinnamon consumption positively affects blood glucose and cholesterol levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
  • Participants (60 total) were divided into groups consuming different amounts of cinnamon (1, 3, or 6 grams daily) or placebo for 40 days.
  • Results showed that all cinnamon groups significantly reduced fasting serum glucose, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol, while the placebo groups experienced no significant changes, highlighting cinnamon's potential benefits for those with type 2 diabetes.

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Dra. Alana Marrero González
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La ciencia SÍ ha demostrado que utilizar canela puede ayudar a mejorar los niveles de lípidos y azúcar en sangre. Las personas que utilizaban 1-6g bajaron hasta 29% de los niveles de glucosa en sangre. Este efecto se debe a los polifenoles (antioxidante) https://t.co/OHRD9xWqa8

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Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
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⭐️Best of #DiabetesCareADA2023⭐️ | #13 ALTMETRIC Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes -Alam Khan et al. https://t.co/z9qRdsgSkh… @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/g60uqcKu3t

Apr 19, 2024 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 3,139 followers View post →
PŪNGAO
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For those who want to see some of the studies: https://t.co/BYmdtLxLb3 https://t.co/YmXbJEs6zr https://t.co/x5K3eTmhiG

Jul 29, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 41,988 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Expression of Concern. Alam Khan, Mahpara Safdar, Mohammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Khan Nawaz Khattak, and Richard A. Anderson. Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215–3218. @AscensiaGlobal DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.12.3215 https://t.co/yh2MhwoKrA

Sep 17, 2025 · 5 likes · 41,318 followers View post →
Health Nerd
@GidMK · X

The study: https://t.co/V7eCtJkfC8

May 25, 2023 · 4 likes · 74,653 followers View post →

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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Expression of Concern. Alam Khan, Mahpara Safdar, Mohammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Khan Nawaz Khattak, and Richard A. Anderson. Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215–3218. @AscensiaGlobal DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.12.3215 https://t.co/yh2MhwoKrA

Sep 17, 2025 · 5 likes · 41,318 followers View post →
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@joeyyochheim https://t.co/UHoZOC8aqs Great Post

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Referensi Khan, A., Safdar, M., Khan, M. M. A., Khattak, K. N., & Anderson, R. A. (2014). Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 6(1), 1-6. Rani, P., Khullar, N., & Nagpal, N. (2017). Cinnamon as a potential

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Gobetnews
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Referensi Khan, A., Safdar, M., Khan, M. M. A., Khattak, K. N., & Anderson, R. A. (2014). Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 6(1), 1-6. Rani, P., Khullar, N., & Nagpal, N. (2017). Cinnamon as a potential

Dec 25, 2024 · 1 like · 13,631 followers View post →
RonConPasas
@ByJulianM25 · X

La ingesta de 1, 3 o 6 g de canela por día reduce la glucosa sérica, los triglicéridos, el colesterol LDL y el colesterol total en personas con diabetes tipo 2. https://t.co/hYISbYPxHU

Dec 9, 2024 · 31 followers View post →
Daniel Himmelstein
@dhimmel · X

@DiabetesCareADA I noticed the online tables are garbled in this interesting study of cinnamon consumption and LDL levels. https://t.co/WTiaAxYWFX The PDF tables look correct. https://t.co/Tpdm88ZLq0

Oct 16, 2024 · 1 like · 1,617 followers View post →
ADA Professional Publications
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RT @DiabetesCareADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesCareADA2023⭐️ | #13 ALTMETRIC Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes…

Sep 9, 2024 · 1 share · 10,581 followers View post →
Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
@DiabetesCareADA · X

⭐️Best of #DiabetesCareADA2023⭐️ | #13 ALTMETRIC Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes -Alam Khan et al. https://t.co/z9qRdsgSkh… @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/TDeFVbq2II

Sep 6, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,139 followers View post →
Keith
@Americaonly9 · X

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@realpungao · X

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PŪNGAO
@realpungao · X

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ADA Professional Publications
@ADA_Pubs · X

RT @DiabetesCareADA: ⭐️Best of #DiabetesCareADA2023⭐️ | #13 ALTMETRIC Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes…

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Cristina Tejera
@cristinatejerap · X

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Diabetes Care, a research journal of the ADA
@DiabetesCareADA · X

⭐️Best of #DiabetesCareADA2023⭐️ | #13 ALTMETRIC Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes -Alam Khan et al. https://t.co/z9qRdsgSkh… @ADA_Pubs https://t.co/g60uqcKu3t

Apr 19, 2024 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 3,139 followers View post →
Health Nerd
@GidMK · X

The study: https://t.co/V7eCtJkfC8

May 25, 2023 · 4 likes · 74,653 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association #diabetes #cinnamon #glucose https://t.co/C4fahsxehd

Feb 5, 2023 · 1,790 followers View post →
AHMED ALZAMER
@AHMEDALZAMER · X

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Jan 9, 2023 · 2 likes · 98,315 followers View post →
Hans Langegger
@breitenbuch · X

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@Stefan_0203 · X

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zm
@zoller_marco · X

Mal etwas anderes USA Studie- Zimt kann den Blutzucker Wert regulieren. Pharma gegen Zimtpräparate, eh klar! #blutzucker Studie

Jan 2, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 3,631 followers View post →
Sagittarius
@vicguani · X

Cinnamon improves gloucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus https://t.co/tKklw19ayA

Dec 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 263 followers View post →
أبو سفيان سمير الجزائري
@Samir12581224 · X

RT @HAMUKSU: المراجع العلمية للإستفادة Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215-8.…

Dec 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 3 followers View post →
Chutney
@Chutney_is_fine · X

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Doc B.
@lakerbryant · X

@Anton_TII 100% & thanks for sharing! While they're working on reversal, here's this scarcely shared information via @AmDiabetesAssn. Published in 2003! Info is ⚡️. Why are we dying unnecessarily? Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People With Type 2 Diabetes https://t.co/HOBLMiub6E

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,926 followers View post →
Jgroce
@Jgroce24 · X

@Type2Princess @meo315 I'm not trying to convince you. Choose your own path.

Sep 1, 2022 · 1 like · 584 followers View post →
S.L. Kanthan
@Kanthan2030 · X

Wow! Incredible benefits of cinnamon in this study. “Cinnamon reduced the mean fasting serum glucose (18-29%), triglyceride (23-30%), LDL cholesterol (7-27%), and total cholesterol (12-26%)” #diabetes https://t.co/XqhVI1obd0

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@lin091954 · X

RT @AlanaLolita: La ciencia SÍ ha demostrado que utilizar canela puede ayudar a mejorar los niveles de lípidos y azúcar en sangre. Las pers…

Feb 12, 2022 · 1 share · 512 followers View post →
Dra. Alana Marrero González
@AlanaLolita · X

La ciencia SÍ ha demostrado que utilizar canela puede ayudar a mejorar los niveles de lípidos y azúcar en sangre. Las personas que utilizaban 1-6g bajaron hasta 29% de los niveles de glucosa en sangre. Este efecto se debe a los polifenoles (antioxidante) https://t.co/OHRD9xWqa8

Feb 10, 2022 · 16 likes · 1 share · 3,148 followers View post →
Debbie Hampton
@dlhampton · X

RT @resetmenews: #cinnamon tastes great and delivers powerful healing. 1) Cinnamon is loaded with #antioxidants and protects against DNA da…

Apr 30, 2021 · 3 shares · 11,712 followers View post →
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RT @resetmenews: #cinnamon tastes great and delivers powerful healing. 1) Cinnamon is loaded with #antioxidants and protects against DNA da…

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Reset.Me
@resetmenews · X

#cinnamon tastes great and delivers powerful healing. 1) Cinnamon is loaded with #antioxidants and protects against DNA damage: https://t.co/Yz63RiXs5k 2) Reduces the risk of heart disease: https://t.co/JBj0ard9qn 3) Can combat bacterial infections: https://t.co/snxM3Kbd45 https://t.co/jFthz0a1sR

Apr 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 13,373 followers View post →
Elizabeth Miranda
@Elizabethm09 · X

RT @NutricionTotal: La canela, gracias a Dios, ayuda a tener un nivel de glucosa (azúcar) sanguínea y LDL colesterol más saludables… https:…

Aug 11, 2020 · 1 share · 629 followers View post →
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@NutricionTotal · X

La canela, gracias a Dios, ayuda a tener un nivel de glucosa (azúcar) sanguínea y LDL colesterol más saludables… https://t.co/VkM7fignj2 https://t.co/yYDoxk64IY

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وحدة طب الأعشاب والطب البديل
@HAMUKSU · X

المراجع العلمية للإستفادة Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215-8. Cinnamon in glycaemic control: Systematic review and meta analysis. Clin Nur 2012;31(5):609-15.

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