10 Herbs That Tame Blood Sugar: Your Natural Guide to Managing Diabetes

Cinnamon, a fragrant and popular spice, owes its reputation to its ability to mimic the effect of insulin and increase cellular sensitivity to it. Polyphenolic compounds found in cinnamon can bind to insulin receptors, helping cells to remove glucose from the bloodstream more efficiently. Studies have shown that regular consumption of cinnamon can reduce fasting blood glucose and Hemoglobin A1c (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) in people with type 2 diabetes.