PHYSICIANS typically tell patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) to avoid potatoes in their diet since carbohydrates and other high glycemic index (GI) foods increase blood sugar levels.
In a recent study, Australian and UK researchers determined that people with T2D don’t necessarily have to avoid white potatoes.
The research was published in the October issue of Clinical Nutrition. The team demonstrated how GI is not an accurate guide to determine which food would raise a spike in blood sugar levels, especially at night.
Type 2 diabetes is when the body resists insulin, the hormone that regulates sugar levels in cells, or cannot produce sufficient insulin to maintain healthy glucose levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one out of ten or 34 million Americans have type 2 diabetes.
T2D is typically managed by healthy eating, physical activity, and insulin or other medication. The
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