Cinnamon Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics

Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun,

it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. This new study

keeps the evidence piling up and reveals important benefits.

Rates of diabetes continue to rise. According to the authors of this new study,

conventional treatment is limited by progressive β-cell dysfunction, poor

adherence to therapy because of complex regimens, adverse effects and

inadequate long-term efficacy. These limitations have led to increased interest in

natural, herbal remedies. Much research suggests that cinnamon is one

promising herb to look to.

This new double-blind study gave a placebo or either 250mg or 500mg of

cinnamon extract to type 2 diabetics. Cinnamon has compounds that seem to

mimic insulin. The form of cinnamon used was Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also

known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon.

The cinnamon significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c, showing

that cinnamon improves glycemic control. Cinnamon also significantly reduced

insulin resistance and significantly improved β-cell function. These are important

results.

The 500mg dose of cinnamon also significantly lowered total cholesterol and the

dangerous LDL cholesterol.

This study shows that supplementing cinnamon extract significantly improves

glycemic control, insulin resistance and even β-cell function while improving

cholesterol in type 2 diabetics.

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. December

2025;19(12):103357.