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Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
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Thanks for the post, Brian!!
The following is a thread on Cinnamon in the "Important Diabetic Reading Information" area listed at the top of the Diabetic Forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=39333LINDA - Female
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A study I read said that cinnamon has no effect on the diabetis of post menopausal women.Comment
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Hi yinekka,
Welcome to
Would you be able to provide us with a link to that study?
Thank you!!LINDA - Female
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The active ingredient in cinnamon, a polyphenol compound called methylhydroxy chalcone polymer(MHCP) mimics the action of insilin in your body. Insulin help control blood sugar levels, but it also plays a part regulating triglyceride and cholesterol levels. That may explain why diabetics tend to have higher cholesterol and tryglycerides. Diabetics also tend to have high amounts of free radicals circulating in their bodies. Lab experiments showed cinnamon effectively neutrilized these damaging molecules. What's more, a little dab may do it. People in studies benefited from taking 1 gram-about a half a teaspoon-of cinnamon each day.MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
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Fascinating!Before and after:
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Hi Coop,
Here are the links:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/AN00939
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/136/4/977Comment
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My mother is 67 and when she uses cinnamon she sees a decrease in her morning readings.
My hubby & I in the Smokies!
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~Karen~Comment
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Interesting indeed! Definitely something worth trying.
Salima aka "Swiss Miss"
F / 37 / 5' 2"
"Losing really slowly.... but losing"
Re-Re-Re-Start Date: 04/01/2010
SW: 117.2 kg | CW: 113.4 kg
Mini-Goal 1: 107 kg by 06/30/2010
Mini-Goal 2: 95 kg by 10/17/2010 (my B-Day)
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Of course, there may be people who would not benefit from using Cinnamon as well as those who would benefit from using it. Check first with your medical professional and if he/she does not have a problem with it and it seems to help, then that's the main thing!!LINDA - Female
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I am 20 years old and I have low blood sugar. It’s probably because I'm a chocolate fanatic and my mother has it. I've gotten better about my sugar intake and I do everything the doctor tells me. I have juice in the morning to bring my sugar up after the night and eat protein every three hours especially before bed to hold me through the night but I still worry. I'm not sure if this is overreacting or just being smart. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should/can do?Comment
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