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Can Ceylon Cinnamon Be Taken For Diabetes?

Daughter just disg with type 2. Have reduced sugar/carbs but is now showing 3 plus ketones w/o neurological sequelae. Has energy, no lethargy etc. what foods can she eat w/o spiking sugar but can reduce acidosis. She had 212 blood sugar two weeks ago but now hovering at 130-140. Do you know anything about Ceylon cinnamon for the reduction of glucose.

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Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, Thanks for the query.
If the she has T2 diabetes, then possibility of having ketones is very low. Plus her glucose levels 212 mg two weeks back and now 130 to 140 mg, can not cause ketones. When diabetes is well controlled FBG should be as regards her food the total caloric intake has to be based on ideal body weight, extent of daily exercise and whether she needs to reduce weight. High carb foods, simple carbs, high fat cheese, junk foods, pasties, bakery items , sweetened aerated drinks and sweet corn syrup containing foods should be avoided. Should consume a good deal of green leafy vegetables, salads and permitted fruits (about 100 g a day). Whole grain products are better. Avoid red meat. Poultry and fish, chicken in moderate quantity (with in the specified caloric need) can be taken. She should exercise for at least 1 hour a day.
As regars cylone cinnamon, there are some studies conducted about the effects of cinnamon in diabetes. But the benefits have not been found uniformly. Taking about 6 g a day is said to be useful. Thanks
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Can Ceylon Cinnamon Be Taken For Diabetes?

Hello, Thanks for the query. If the she has T2 diabetes, then possibility of having ketones is very low. Plus her glucose levels 212 mg two weeks back and now 130 to 140 mg, can not cause ketones. When diabetes is well controlled FBG should be as regards her food the total caloric intake has to be based on ideal body weight, extent of daily exercise and whether she needs to reduce weight. High carb foods, simple carbs, high fat cheese, junk foods, pasties, bakery items , sweetened aerated drinks and sweet corn syrup containing foods should be avoided. Should consume a good deal of green leafy vegetables, salads and permitted fruits (about 100 g a day). Whole grain products are better. Avoid red meat. Poultry and fish, chicken in moderate quantity (with in the specified caloric need) can be taken. She should exercise for at least 1 hour a day. As regars cylone cinnamon, there are some studies conducted about the effects of cinnamon in diabetes. But the benefits have not been found uniformly. Taking about 6 g a day is said to be useful. Thanks