Potatoes Aren’t Bad for People With Type 2 Diabetes, Says Study

Potatoes Aren’t Bad for People With Type 2 Diabetes, Says Study
Potatoes can deliver key nutrients in relatively few calories, which is essential for people with Type 2 diabetes. New Africa/Shutterstock
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New research confirms that potatoes are not as bad as once thought for people with Type 2 diabetes.

The findings challenge a long-held belief that high glycemic index (GI) foods, such as potatoes, should be avoided by those with diabetes because of the way they affect blood sugar levels. However, this new information goes against what experts have suggested for decades.

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