Love french fries? Diabetes might be in your future


By AGENCY

Sorry, french fry lovers, eating those crunchy potato sticks three or more times a week will significantly increase your risk of diabetes. — dpa

People who eat three portions of french fries a week have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

However, those who consume similar amounts of boiled, baked or mashed potatoes do not have an increased risk, the researchers found.

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