Potatoes and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Data about potatoes was provided by 7 cohorts including a total of 7,826 cases. Significantly increased risks of type 2 diabetes were found in 3 cohorts (3 [men + women], 6), including 5,402 cases (69% of all cases). No other associations were found (1, 8, 9, 12).

Conclusion: Significantly increased risks were found in 3 cohorts - 2 of which were of moderate-large size - including 69% of all cases. Potatoes possibly increase risk of type 2 diabetes.