Many studies have shown that cinnamon (dalchini) has a positive effect on the blood sugar control after meals and the lipid profile in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.
The results of a study shows that intake of 1, 3, or 6 g of cinnamon per day reduces blood glucose, triglyceride, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes and suggest that the inclusion of cinnamon in the diet of people with type 2 diabetes will reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart diseases.
Dalchini increases body's ability to utilize insulin which to keep blood sugar levels under control. Another study suggests that ingestion of 6 g cinnamon reduces post meal blood glucose concentrations and also slows down the digestion of food in stomach. Thus food remains in the stomach for a longer period of time as a result of which, there is a slow rate at which glucose is released into the blood, thus controlling the blood sugar levels and does not let it rise.

The best way to include cinnamon powder daily in diet is to mix 1/4th to 1/2 teaspoon of the powder in a glass of luke warm water. Drink it empty stomach, first thing in the morning 15 minutes to half an hour before breakfast.
Another way is adding it in already cooked food just before serving.
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