Pre-pregnancy potato consumption may be linked to gestational diabetes risk
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 22:31
in Health & Medicine
Women who eat more potatoes before pregnancy may have higher rates of gestational diabetes -- the form that occurs during pregnancy -- compared to women who consume fewer potatoes, suggests a new study. The researchers propose that substituting potatoes with other vegetables, legumes or whole grains may help lower gestational diabetes risk.