Cinnamon Research

Scores of people with diabetes swear that cinnamon helps moderate their blood glucose, and they religiously sprinkle the spice on their oatmeal every morning. Many studies have shown positive effects — on blood sugar, insulin response, and even cholesterol — in people with diabetes. Get the full scoop on cinnamon and its effects on diabetes.

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Join the Conversation!

Catch up on the latest from the dLife Blogabetes bloggers. Play Diabetes Mad Libs with Carey, or read about Rebecca's battle against the Easter treats. How about Kim's diagnosis story?

Join the conversation by leaving your comments! It's diabetes, unscripted over at Blogabetes. Check it out!

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Spring Clean Your Diabetes

Diabetes is a daily reminder that your body needs special, ongoing maintenance. If you are newly diagnosed, there is probably still much for you to learn about incorporating diabetes management into your daily life. However, if you've been monitoring your blood glucose for a while, you may feel like you can't teach an old diabetes pro new tricks. Or can you?

Let our quiz spark your imagination as you consider what you can do differently to maintain or regain control.

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