Iron stick yam contains starch, starch is a kind of polysaccharide, each 100g iron stick yam contains about 14.4~19.9g of sugar.
It contains protein, vitamin B, vitamin E, sodium, potassium, calcium, etc., which can supplement the daily needs of nutrients. The glycemic index of yam is not high, and it is a low glycemic index food. Moderate consumption of yam will not cause a sharp rise in blood glucose.
It is important to note that the sugar content of the yam is not low, every 100g of yam contains about 14.4~19.9g of sugar, and contains a lot of starch, is a staple food, diabetic patients intake of yam, it is recommended to reduce the amount of staple food intake, to avoid excessive calorie intake, resulting in blood glucose fluctuations, which is not conducive to the control of the disease.
Diabetes is a disease that requires lifelong treatment, may cause serious complications, it is recommended that patients early treatment, while rationalizing the diet with appropriate exercise, to avoid the development of complications. For more information on the health of food, consult a nutritionist and eat scientifically and reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.