Diabecinn is a cinnamon-based food supplement (food supplement). It is indicated for patients who know that they have Type 2 Diabetes (not insulin-dependant).

Diabecinn is a special water-based extract (ZN112) of cinnamon. Other commercially available cinnamon products contain whole ground cinnamon.

Ordinary whole ground cinnamon contains oils that can irritate the lining of the mouth, stomach and intestine. These oils may also enhance the effects of blood-thinning agents. During water-based extraction, most of these oils are left behind and therefore the chance of experiencing unwanted side effects is very low. In addition, the extract is a concentrated form of whole ground cinnamon which makes dosing easier.

In pre-diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be characterized as diabetes. However, many people with pre-diabetes develop Type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Pre- diabetes also increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

With modest weight loss and moderate physical activity, people with pre-diabetes can delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes. Diabecinn added to a proper diet and exercise programme may further help delay or prevent the progression to diabetes and reduce the many health risks associated with high blood sugar levels.

Yes. A scientific study done on cinnamon used patients who were on anti-diabetic medication. However, you must check your blood sugar levels regularly.

After continued use of Diabecinn, your blood sugar levels may drop to a point where your health practitioner may be able to lower the dose of your anti-diabetic medication(s).You must not adjust your medication on your own. 

Hypoglycemia means “blood sugar levels that are below normal”. Hypoglycaemia results in symptoms such as hunger, nervousness, perspiration, shakiness, dizziness, light-headedness, sleepiness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and feeling anxious or weak. It is unlikely that Diabecinn will cause your blood sugar levels to drop below normal, unless you are taking other medicines, herbs or supplements that increase the production of insulin. You must always have your blood sugar levels monitored regularly in order to avoid this situation.

Currently Diabecinn is for patients with Type 2 Diabetes only. This is because the current studies were performed only on this group of patients. If you have Type 1 Diabetes consult you medical practitioner before trying Diabecinn. Watch out for hypoglycaemia.

Because Diabecinn is a water-based extract, it is unlikely to cause more bleeding. However, as a precaution, it is advised to discontinue Diabecinn one month prior to surgery.

No, do not use Diabecinn when you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

There is no reason to think that Diabecinn may affect your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure it is always advised to have it checked regularly when adding anything new to your diet or medicines.

Diabecinn contains special polymers that have been shown to improve glucose uptake, promote glucose metabolism and stimulate the action of insulin. This causes insulin already present in the Type 2 Diabetic to become more effective. This means that cells are able to absorb glucose from the blood more efficiently and high triglyceride levels often associated with diabetes, are reduced. The polymers also show potent antioxidant activity which improves glucose utilization and helps prevent fatty build-ups in blood vessels.

A study was conducted by the University of Peshawar, Pakistan on 60 individuals (30 men and 30 women) with Type 2 Diabetes. All patients were over 40 years of age. They were all on anti-diabetic medication, not on insulin and consumed their normal diets throughout the study. The addition of 1,3 or 6 grams of cinnamon to the diet for 40 days caused blood sugar levels to decrease by 18 to 29%, triglycerides by 23-30% LDL cholesterol by 7-27% and total cholesterol by 12-26%. There were no problems with taking the cinnamon supplement. Another study done at the University of Hannover Germany, on a water based extract of Cinnamomum cassia showed a significant reduction of 10% in fasting blood sugar levels.

The first study showed that a decrease of the blood sugar level is significant when taking 1, 3 or 6 grams of cinnamon a day. It was shown that 1gram per day produced results that were just as good as 6 grams per day. Each Diabecinn capsule contains 112 mg of a water-based extract of cinnamon which is equivalent to about 1,232 grams of whole ground cinnamon. Just one capsule of Diabecinn may produce significant results. The second study also used 112mg of a water-based cinnamon extract per capsule.

Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: 3 capsules daily with the main meal. Split the daily dose by taking one capsule with each meal. To be used by children under 12 years only after appropriate medical consultation.

Diabecinn capsules are sealed in blister packs of 15 capsules, packed in cartons of 30's and 60's standard capsules(i.e. 1 box of Diabecinn contains either 30 or 60 capsules). Inserted in each carton, there is an explicit package insert and the product carries a 3-year shelf-life.

Cinnamon used in the kitchen has a low concentration of active substance (polymers). You would need to take a lot of household cinnamon in order to achieve the same result as taking 1 Diabecinn capsule. Also Diabecinn is a water- based extract of cinnamon, which is safer to take than regular cinnamon over a long term basis.

We are not aware of any negative influence of cinnamon on children, but it certainly would be best to use the Cinnamon Water-based Extract to be sure.