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Scientists discovered something surprising about french fries and diabetes

Science Daily · Jun 3, 2026, 6:14 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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French fries may be the real potato problem. A large study tracking more than 205,000 people for nearly 40 years found that eating three servings of fries per week was linked to a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes showed no significant increase in

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