French fries pose higher diabetes risk, study warns

Veni E N

Aug 17, 2025

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A study found that eating French fries regularly was linked to a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes, while boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes showed no such strong link.

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Drawing data from over 2,05,000 men and women in long-term health studies, the research explored how different forms of potato consumption, affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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When the researchers analysed potato intake, they found clear differences depending on the type and cooking method. 

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For total potato consumption, every increase of three servings per week was linked to a five percent rise in the risk of type 2 diabetes. 

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However, the risk was far more pronounced for French fries: The same three-serving increase per week was associated with a 20 percent higher risk.