Does polycystic ovary syndrome cause diabetes?
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 28 Sep 2023
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.
Research is suggestive that 50% of women with PCOS progress into having type2 diabetes. In order to prevent PCOS insulin is known to reduce insulin resistance, promote timely ovulation and also help in weight reduction. Hence metformin is prescribed by most of the doctors.
Yes intermittant is best known to keep PCOS and weight gain in check.
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