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      Cinnamon and diabetes  INCLUDEPICTURE "http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0A3-B-DYSomfrUYkhUBDSd4uEaJKBrGyKtzJ2Dvby0k1x3bYo" \* MERGEFORMATINET 
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 The main impact of cinnamon is that it regulates sugar levels, because it imitates insulin and can be a substitute for insulin (Khan et al, 2003). At the same time, the supplement improves effectiveness of insulin through mimicking insulin like processes. Studies show that cinnamon helps to lower blood sugar levels, but can cause harm when used together with blood thinners (Khan et al, 2003). Cinnamon facilitates absorption of blood sugar and also enables transport of glucose to blood cells....