The cinnamon tree is native to Asia and is also found in some parts of the Middle East. It is form the bark of this tree that cinnamon is obtained. The natives of these parts of the world use cinnamon as a spice for their meals. There has arisen debate in the recent past about how cinnamon influences the stability and levels of blood sugar in humans. While some people believe that cinnamon reduces the blood sugar, others still hold that this substance has no effects on glucose. This article tries to clear the difference by pointing out some facts about the link between cinnamon and diabetes.