In general, diabetic patients can eat a small amount of red dates and sweet potatoes, but it is not recommended to eat a large amount. Dates are rich in vitamin C, rutin, sugar, protein, cyclic adenosine monophosphate and other nutrients, can replenish the nutrients needed by the human body, maintain normal physiological function. Sweet potato is rich in dietary fiber, diabetic patients often have constipation, can promote intestinal peristalsis in diabetic patients. Therefore, diabetic patients can eat a small amount of dates and sweet potatoes. However, because dates and sweet potatoes are high carbohydrate food, if eaten in large quantities, it may increase blood sugar, which is not conducive to disease control. Therefore, diabetic patients are not recommended to eat a large number of dates and sweet potatoes. In addition, it is recommended that diabetic patients follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment and strictly control their diet.