French Fries Versus Baked Potatoes: One Raises Diabetes Risk 20 Percent, The Other Doesn't

Epoch Times ^ | 08/13/2025 | Rachel Ann T. Melegrito

[rottndog]

I was a potato fiend in my youth. The T2D brought an end to that.

No mo potato...{:o(

[rottndog]

But I must say...the Mounjaro does bring me hope.

[sauropod]

Bkmk

[Jane Long]

I’ve read that freezing baked potatoes, then reheating, brings down the glycemic index, even more.

[Karliner]

Are there any good supplements that might help in my new pre diabetes numbers?
I’ve heard garlic and Berenine( sp) is okay, anyone? I’m trying nOT to go type II

[US_MilitaryRules]

We take fresh potatoes and cut them into small cubes and season them with Tallow and some seasoning. Bake for 30 minutes or so and have them with our cheeseburgers!

[doorgunner69]

I only cook steak fries in the toaster overn.

Dropped deep fryers years ago for the mess and huge amount of oil.

Coat them in olive oil, salt, and 400° for 20 minutes.
I do eat regular fries when having fish and chips at a restaurant.

[Reeses]

I’ve read that freezing baked potatoes, then reheating, brings down the glycemic index, even more.

Most french fries come frozen, and were partially boiled before freezing. Frying them in coconut oil and topping with bacon and cheese ought to bring down their glycemic index even more!

[dfwgator]

[peggybac]

I’ve never had problems in the past but the last year my glucose tests sucked. My doc said now is the time to have diabetes because there is Mounjaro, Ozempic, etc. that help tremendously. I love Mounjaro - it’s helped me so much.

[Sacajaweau]

Who eats French fries 3 times a week?

This week: I'm making potato salad and probably home fries with eggs one day...and maybe stove top scalloped potatoes as a side with dinner. But French Fries...that's junk food...

[blueyon]

“Berenine” or however you spell it, is supposed to cut down on the sugar in you blood - that has to be a good thing

[nikos1121]

There are some simple hacks to prevent the glucose spikes and insulin resistance.

Apple Cidar Vinegar or an Omega 3 before meals.

[Mark17]

Do like I did. Go to your doctor, snd attend a Type 2 diabetic class. They will be able to help you. The only dumb question, is the one you don’t ask.

[Bob434]

Oh well, if duck fat fried French fries kill me I’ll die happy! (We also will shallow fry regular leftover boiled potatoes in duck fat, just enough to coat the bottom of pan- crisp them up... ax they say, they are to die for!)

[Songcraft]

Just a suggestion -- do a search for "berberine and NAC vs. Metformin for diabetes", as many people with full-blown diabetes choose to take berberine & NAC instead of Metformin to treat diabetes.

For pre-diabetes, I would suggest you do a search for "low-carb keto diet to reverse pre-diabetes", and read some of the results from that search.

Good luck.

[Revel]

Sadly studies have shown that Potatoes are contaminated with many things. PFAS is now a problem.

[T.B. Yoits]

This points to what the fries are cooked in, instead of the potato being the issue.

[Bob434]

Buy some duck, fat and glaze the steak fries before cooking in toaster oven for an extra boost of taste! Probably not real healthy, but mucho delicioso