Effects of cinnamon on blood glucose and lipids levels in diabetic patients (type2)‎

Abstract EN

The present study was designed to investigate the effects of supplementation of cinnamon on levels of blood glucose and lipids among type 2 diabetics.

The samples consisted of 75 subjects of both sexes (40 males and 35 females) with type 2 diabetes, and the doses of cinnamon 6g were equally administered orally in the form of capsules with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The doses were given for 4 weeks.

Blood samples were taken on the starting day of the experiment and at the end of 4 weeks.

The fasting blood glucose and lipids levels of types 2 subjects were determined.

From the results obtained, the mean value of fasting blood glucose level on the starting day before cinnamon intake was found to be 210.5mg / dl, and the mean values for lipids were triglyceride (205.5mg / dl), total cholesterol (290 mg / dl) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (170mg / dl).

When diabetic subjects consumed the dose of cinnamon for 4 weeks, their mean fasting blood glucose level dropped to 120.5 mg / dl, triglycerides (160.2 mg / dl), total cholesterol (215.4 mg / dl) and LDL (122.5 mg / dl).

The reduction in the mean fasting blood glucose and lipids levels were significant at P < 0.001 and P<0.05, respectively.

Conclusion: This study provides evidence that cinnamon is effective in decreasing glucose level and lipids level among type 2 diabetic individuals.