Are sweet potatoes diabetic friendly?

Honestly, as long as you watch the portion size, they are fine. I grab a small boiled sweet potato during my evening office breaks instead of biscuits. Just dont overeat them thinking they are a complete green signal, balance it with fiber.

When my father was diagnosed, the dietitians at Aster Medcity told us that sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes, but you still have to be careful. You should really check with your doctor or clinical nutritionist to see how it fits into your specific meal plan.

I read that they are fine, but every time I eat even a small piece of shakarkandi, I start worrying about my levels spiking. Does anyone else get super anxious after eating them? I really want to include them in my diet but I'm just too scared.

Nature has given us sweet things, but we must use them with awareness and respect for our bodies. Sweet potatoes can be eaten in small portions, just stay positive and don't stress about every single meal. Keep your mind calm and your body will manage things much better.

I have high BP and I always look at how foods affect my overall system. Sweet potatoes have good potassium, which actually helps with blood pressure, but for diabetes you have to track the exact carbs. Just get your HbA1c checked regularly and discuss this with your doc during your routine checkups.