Effect of boiled and macerated cinnamon sticks and powder on diabetic and biochemical profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effect of boiled and macerated cinnamon on diabetic and biochemical profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Compared boiled and soaked cinnamon treatments in patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Measured fasting blood glucose, urine glucose, and urine ketones as primary outcomes.
• Analyzed efficacy of cinnamon branches versus powder.
• Treatment with cinnamon led to a reduction in fasting blood glucose levels.
• Urine glucose and urine ketones also decreased with cinnamon treatment.
• Soaking cinnamon was more effective than boiling for lowering blood glucose.