Japanese researchers found that the blood insulin level of diabetic obese rats decreased by 26% and 60% respectively after eating white sweet potato for 4 weeks and 6 weeks. It is found that sweet potato can effectively inhibit the increase of blood sugar level in diabetic obese rats after oral glucose. Eating sweet potato can also reduce the levels of triglycerides and free fatty acids in diabetic rats; It is suggested that sweet potato with white skin has certain anti-diabetic effect. A clinical study at the University of Vienna in Austria found that insulin sensitivity of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was improved after taking sweet potato extract, which helps to control blood sugar.

Diabetic patients can eat sweet potatoes, but in moderation.

Sweet potato contains a lot of starch and polysaccharide. Eating too much can easily lead to too much heat energy and affect the control of blood sugar. Sweet potato contains high-quality dietary fiber and trace elements, and people without diabetes can prevent diabetes. People with diabetes need to control the total calories in their diet. Can diabetics eat sweet potatoes? Yes, but in moderation.

Add water after eating sweet potatoes.

Because sweet potato contains a lot of sugar and is sticky, it is not conducive to digestion. Diabetic people should not eat more than 600g of sweet potatoes every day, not at night, but at noon. They should be properly matched with their diet and replenish water in time after eating the sweet potato kiln.