A potato-rich diet before pregnancy could up diabetes risk. Substitution of two servings a week of total potatoes with other vegetables, legumes, and whole grain foods was significantly associated with a 9-12% lower risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.

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A potato-rich diet before pregnancy could up diabetes risk. Substitution of two servings a week of total potatoes with other vegetables, legumes, and whole grain foods was significantly associated with a 9-12% lower risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.