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September 10, 2025Jaffna Medical JournalOpen Access

Efficacy of Cinnamon in Treating Individuals with Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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KSKausala SithamparapillaiRSR. ShanmuganathanSRS Rajaratnam

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Overview

Systematic review evaluates cinnamon's impact on glycemic control and lipid levels in diabetes, suggesting benefits.

Key Points

  • Cinnamon supplementation significantly reduces fasting and post-prandial blood sugar in diabetes patients.
  • Analysis from 12 RCTs showed an improved glycemic control with an associated reduction in HbA1c levels.
  • Cinnamon also positively affects lipid profiles, improving total cholesterol and LDL levels.
  • Findings support the efficacy of cinnamon in managing diabetes-related health issues, highlighting its potential as a complementary therapy.

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Sithamparapillai et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a5ff54b1d3bfb60e024bhttps://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v37i1.232
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