Can diabetics eat jacket potatoes?

Jacket potatoes have a very high glycemic index, especially when baked. When I track my glucose levels, potatoes always show a sharp spike. If you eat them, make sure to keep the skin on for the fiber, eat a small portion, and pair it with a heavy protein like grilled chicken or paneer to balance the glycemic load.

Managing diabetes means being very smart about starches. Jacket potatoes are highly glycemic, so I generally avoid them. If I really want potato, I boil it, let it cool down completely in the fridge to increase resistant starch, and then reheat it in a very small amount, but even then, moderation is absolutely key.

I had a bad phase with my sugar levels recently and had to cut down on all potatoes. I tried eating a small jacket potato last week with a huge side of green salad, and my sugar levels stayed relatively stable. The trick is to eat more salad first, then the potato, and never eat it on an empty stomach.

I get it, jacket potatoes are such a cozy comfort food! But honestly, they can raise blood sugar quite fast because baking breaks down the starch. Maybe try doing the exact same recipe with sweet potato instead? It's a bit lower on the glycemic index and tastes amazing with some sour cream and herbs.