White sweet potatoes contain a small amount of sugar and can be eaten by people with diabetes.

White sweet potato is sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and non-toxic. It has the functions of tonifying the middle and harmonizing the blood, replenishing qi and promoting fluid production, widening the spleen and stomach, and laxative. Eating it in moderation can relieve fatigue, replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and strengthen the bowels. Kidney yin, white sweet potatoes are rich in carotene, dietary fiber, sugar and protein binding substances, potassium, and anti-cancer substances. Among them, dietary fiber can absorb part of the glucose, reduce the sugar content in the blood, and help prevent diabetes.

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The edible part of white sweet potato is a fat tuber. Its skin is thin and tough, and its meat is white, tender and crisp, sweet and juicy. It has no residue and has a slight beany smell. Eaten raw or cooked, it has the effects of producing body fluids and quenching thirst, cooling and removing heat, detoxifying alcohol and lowering blood pressure.

White sweet potato roots can be eaten raw or cooked; the seeds contain rotenone, which can be used as an insecticide and is effective in controlling aphids.

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