Its a rare event when a plant comes along that is so different from any other weve ever known. This is the case of Yacon. Called the diabetic potato it is a sweet treat which shows much promise as a food for diabetics. Because it contains a type of sugar that isn't metabolized, it is certainly a sweetening substitute over regular sugar for diabetics and dieters alike. And it is also much lower in calories!! Yacon has the effect of avoiding the sugar level peaks that diabetics have when eating sugary and starchy food.  Yacon leaves are natural and safe. They allow the body to use insulin more effectively by lowering the bodys cells resistance to insulin. Yacon tuber offers a healthy, low-calorie snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. Yacon stores carbohydrates in the form of inulin rather than glucose, which means a world of a difference for diabetics. Add its crunchy, apple-like flavour and indulge in this guilt-free snack!