For those who are familiar with the diabetes diet, cinnamon is a large component. Research is suggesting that cinnamon may help control blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes, but results so far have been mixed. Lab studies at the University of Georgia tested extracts from two dozen spices and herbs, and some findings suggest that generous amounts of cinnamon could be useful.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough, or does not properly respond to, insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas. Insulin enables cells to absorb glucose in order to turn it into energy. In diabetes, the body either fails to properly respond to its own insulin, does not make enough insulin, or both. The questions and answers bellow may help you better understand things about diabetes.

The study, which was conducted on obese post menopausal women with Type 2 diabetes, was carried out at Ohio State University for 16 weeks. None of the women in the study was taking insulin for their diabetes. The oils were given as a specific supplement, O'Connor explains, rather than cooked into foods.

Researchers find that those with elevated levels of triglycerides were much more likely to have a worsening of symptoms over the course of a year. Other factors--like a higher blood glucose or higher levels of other fats in the blood--did not appear to be significant. The research appeared online in the journal Diabetes.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough, or does not properly respond to, insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas. Insulin enables cells to absorb glucose in order to turn it into energy. Read on to know about a treatment for diabetes.

Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for humans, in which it functions as a vitamin. A study shows that Vitamin C may help prevent diabetes damage. Read on.