Like most root vegetables, white potatoes and sweet potatoes are too starchy (too high in carbohydrates) to be diabetic-friendly.

The image above shows “French fries” made with jicama. Here are some recipes:

Golden Jicama Fries
https://realbalanced.com/recipe/golden-jicama-fries/

Low Carb French Fries with Jicama
https://lowcarbyum.com/jicama-fries/

And, yes, I’ve made jicama fries. I think they are even more delicious than sweet potato fries!

For more ideas for alternatives to starchy vegetables, please see this section:

Alternatives

References

Potatoes and Diabetes: Can You Eat Them?
https://diabetesmealplans.com/6597/potatoes-and-diabetes/

Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes
https://diabetesmealplans.com/6582/starch-and-root-vegetables-and-diabetes/