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Caiapo is an extract from the root of white-skinned sweet potatoes. There is preliminary information from a small study that 4 g taken once a day before breakfast may help treat type 2 diabetes. It also lowered elevated lipids and produced significant weight loss. Information regarding long-term human use is not available. There are no reports of its use in type 1 diabetes. Adverse effects are mostly gastrointestinal in nature. The dose of caiapo is 4 g/day, based on the randomized controlled trial in type 2 diabetes.¹¹⁶ It is important to check blood glucose frequently to make sure that it is not lowered excessively. Three months should be allowed to see whether there is an effect on A1C. Caiapo appears to be a potentially useful product, but it is not yet well-known in the U.S.