As a diabetic you’ve likely been told that potatoes are not something you should be eating very often with your condition. At least not white potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), a frankly unjust denomination that does not even begin to accommodate the staggering 4-5000 different varieties that are currently being cultivated around the world. But you may … Read more about Sweet Potato or White Potato for Diabetes?

In short, eating sweet potatoes doesn’t lower blood sugar levels in diabetes type 1 or 2 or in non-diabetics. On the contrary, sweet potatoes raise blood sugar levels. Despite their good fiber content, they are a significant source of carbohydrates, about 20 g per 100 g of tubers. And carbohydrates naturally raise blood sugar levels. … Read more about Does Sweet Potato Lower Blood Sugar?

Yes, diabetics can eat sweet potatoes in limited amounts as part of an overall balanced and varied diet tailored to their individual nutritional requirements and the restrictions of their condition. As a plant food, sweet potatoes are a significant source of carbohydrates which contribute to blood glucose (sugar) levels. Fortunately, if intake is kept low … Read more about Can Diabetics Eat Sweet Potatoes?

Potatoes and diabetes don’t make the best of pairs primarily because most potato varieties have a moderately high to high glycemic index and glycemic load which means the carbohydrates in them are broken down into simple sugars quickly and raise blood sugar levels fast. The diabetic person, who is either insulin-deficient or insulin-resistant, cannot efficiently … Read more about Can You Eat Potatoes With Diabetes?