Key Takeaways

Past research on potatoes' ties to type 2 diabetes has been mixed, with some studies showing greater risk with greater consumption, and others pointing to a protective effect.

In this study, the rate of type 2 diabetes increased by 20% and 5% with every increment of three servings weekly of French fries or total potato, respectively.

Choosing whole grains instead of French fries three times per week may cut type 2 diabetes risk by 19%.

Eating French fries multiple times a week was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, though this wasn't the case for baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes, researchers said.

For every increment of three servings weekly of French fries, the rate of type 2 diabetes increased by 20% (95% CI 1.12-1.28), and for every increment of three

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