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Repost Science Sphere 🍟 Study Finds Link Between French Fries and Type 2 Diabetes RiskNew research published in The British Medical Journal suggests that eating French fries three or more times per week may significantly raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.An international team analyzed data from over 205,000 U.S. health professionals across 40 years. They found that those who frequently consumed fries had a 20–27% higher risk of developing the disease. Importantly, baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes did not show this risk—pointing the finger at frying as the culprit.🔄 The good news? Replacing just three weekly servings of fries with whole grains reduced diabetes risk by 8%. However, swapping them for white rice actually increased the risk.💬 Dr. Faye Riley from Diabetes UK explains: “This study shows that how food is prepared matters. It reinforces the advice to limit fried or heavily processed foods and focus on whole grains to support metabolic health.”While type 2 diabetes is influenced by multiple factors like age, genetics, and lifestyle, this study highlights that not all carbs are created equal—especially when deep-fried.📄 RESEARCH PAPER 📌 Mousavi, Seyed Mohammad, et al. "Total and specific potato intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three US cohort studies and a substitution meta-analysis of prospective cohorts." BMJ, vol. 390