India, Dec. 22 -- When managing diabetes, people often discuss carbohydrates and how they affect blood sugar levels. One carbohydrate that receives considerable attention is the sweet potato. This tasty root vegetable is a staple in many diets and offers numerous nutritional benefits. But the key question is: can people with diabetes safely enjoy sweet potatoes? What is their glycemic index, nutritional value, and the best ways to include them in a diabetic-friendly meal plan?

The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that measures how quickly foods raise blood sugar after you eat them. "The GI ranges from 0 to 100, with pure glucose scoring 100 foods that have a low GI (55 or below) releasing glucose into your bloodstream more slowly", Nutriti...