Improve blood sugar regulation

Type 2 diabetes is distinguished by an imbalance in blood sugar levels and insulin production. Caiapo, a variety of sweet potatoes with white skin and meat, may help persons with type 2 diabetes alleviate their symptoms. This sweet potato may not only lower fasting blood glucose and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, but it may also boost insulin sensitivity. The existing evidence, however, does not support the use of sweet potatoes in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Sweet potatoes may be considered overly starchy by some, but their high fiber content makes them a slow-burning carbohydrate, which means they won't increase blood sugar and insulin levels. One cup of baked sweet potato has around 6 grams of fiber, which is more than one-quarter of the daily recommended amount.