The Effect of Cinnamon on HbA1c Among Adolescents With Type I Diabetes

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center72 enrolled

Overview

the purpose of this study is to determine if cinnamon improves glucose control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Widespread achievement of glucose control remains an elusive goal for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. Previous research has suggested that cinnamon may be effective at improving glucose control in type 2 diabetes. To date, no research has investigated the effect of cinnamon on type 1 diabetics. If the addition of a simple, natural, pill to a standard insulin regimen can significantly improve glucose control, the clinical implications would be substantial. Comparison: Using a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, 72 adolescent type I diabetics were treated with cinnamon (1 gram/day) or an equivalent appearing placebo for 90 days. HbA1c, total daily insulin intake, and adverse events were recorded and compared between groups.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

cinnamonDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 13 YearsMax age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes for \> 18 months prior to enrollment, 2. Age 13-18 years at the time of enrollment 3. Presenting to the clinic for routine care, 4. No hospital admissions for medical or psychiatric reasons in the 12 months prior to enrollment, 5. Accessible by phone, 6. Not pregnant. Exclusion Criteria: (1) Pregnant

Locations (1)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

HbA1c

Secondary Outcomes

Total Daily Insulin

Carbohydrate/insulin dose

Hypoglycemic events

Compliance

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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