Scientists discovered something surprising about french fries and diabetes

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A 40-year study of over 205,000 people reveals french fries, not potatoes themselves, carry diabetes risk. Three servings weekly correlated with a 20% higher chance of type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes showed no meaningful increase. The culprit appears to be preparation method: swapping potatoes for whole grains reduced diabetes risk, whereas white rice substitution increased it. The finding reframes a common dietary assumption, it's not the potato, but what you do with it.