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What is the link between PCOS and insulin resistance?
What is the link between PCOS and insulin resistance?
What is the link between PCOS and insulin resistance?
Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant, their bodies can make insulin but can't use it effectively, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
How to manage the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
One can manage PCOS by staying active, exercising for 60mins daily and eating low carbohydrate. Research is also suggestive that people with severe PCOS problem can take metformin when advised by a doctor and counter PCOS.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How can diet cure insulin resistance permanently?
There is no permanent cure to insulin resistance. However, eating a low carbohydrate diet which has low glycemic index along with regular physical activity will keep insulin resistance at check.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Do I really have PCOS based on the blood test report below?
Yes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Is there any specific diet for PCOS?
Yes intermittant is best known to keep PCOS and weight gain in check.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
INSULIN (FASTING)
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
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