I haven't tried cinnamon, but there is talk that it can lower BG.
I seriously doubt if honey can effect lower levels, since it has 17g of carbohydrate per tablespoon, which is higher than pure granulated sugar.
They say aerodynamically a bee shouldn't be able to fly. Well, I think if a bee ate leaves or other living things that might be true...but a bee eats honey. Proportionally, if you ate as much honey as a bee eats...your arms would flap around 180 times a second, too! A couple three tablespoons of honey and I'm ready to race the dog to the mailbox!
I've seen that endorsement of cinnamon for diabetes in many places. Haven't really tried it, but I do put a lot of cinnamon (and a pinch of nutmeg) on the apples that I bake in the microwave.
Could be a fluke, but I woke up yesterday craving toast with honey. I tested first and my level was good, so, I made two slices of toast and drizzled honey on them.
I tested 2 hours later, expecting the worst - bread topped with honey - not a good idea, but I had been really good all week. (justifying my cheating to myself)
As a follow up, an english muffin or piece of toast is becoming a good thing for me. (once or twice a week) The honey DOES react well with my BG at between 85-90 each time.
I have been taking cinnamon since I heard it can help maintain good blood sugar control. No idea if it is working...but hey...its just cinnamon so I figure if it helps I'll take it
Honey I have no idea...I use it as a sweetner sometimes but I have to account for the carbs in it. (the same as with any sweetner).
Has anyone tried Cinnulin PF instead of cinnamon. It is a cinnamon extract and they claim that they have filtered out the toxins that are in whole cinnamon.
I use cinnamon and honey. Cinnamon does lower my BG. A little bit of honey is healthy for me. It does not raise my BG and it is a treat.
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