Cinnamon is available powdered from most food stores or as capsules from health food stores. Keep cinnamon in a tightly sealed container in the dark. It may be added liberally to food at meals or consumed as a supplement. Cinnamon is generally considered safe, although a recommended dose has not been established. Use cinnamon with caution if you take blood thinners or medication to lower blood glucose, as it may interact with these medicines.
While a small banana would contain about 12 grams of sugar, a medium one would contain around 14 grams, a large one would contain about 17 grams, and an extra large banana would contain about 19 grams of sugar. But this does not mean that diabetics cannot eat bananas.
Â½ cup sliced bananas: 15 grams effective (net) carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 9 grams of sugar, and 67 calories. 1 medium banana (7 inches to 7Â¾ inches long): 27 grams effective (net) carbohydrate, 3.1 grams fiber, 14 grams of sugar, and 105 calories.