Improving Insulin Resistance in Gynecological Cancer Patients

Improving Insulin Resistance in Gynecological Cancer Patients Post Treatment Using Integrative and Functional Food Plan With or Without Cinnamon Supplementation

This is a research study to see if the addition of cinnamon to a provided food plan would improve insulin resistance in gynecological cancer patients. One study suggests that patients with gynecological cancers are more likely to be insulin resistant and/or have higher levels of fasting insulin. The study will be 24 weeks in length.

Inclusion Criteria:

• previously diagnosed with gynecological cancer and has completed all surgical intervention, chemotherapy, and/or radiation at least 3 months prior to enrollment but not greater than 24 months
• post-menopausal
• BMI > 25 but < 40

Exclusion Criteria:

• no previous diagnosis of diabetes
• no other cancer diagnosis (excluding skin)
• no chronic use of medication(s) interfering with glucose metabolism