to control this through diet? I also want to lose some weight. I have apple shape and was told that insulin resistance causes my belly to be big. the rest of my body is very low in fat.
2007-02-11 08:35:31 · 10 answers · asked by m 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It might be worth asking your doctor if Metformin would be a suitable medication, i have poly-cystic ovaries but not diabetes, i was prescribed Metformin at my request, i looked it up on the Internet and read quite a lot of success stories, ie , aiding weight loss and making the pain disappear.
Metformin 500mg three times a day cured the pain from my ovaries and also helped suppress my appetite, so it helped both problems!
I lost weight and felt great too.. After losing the weight it seemed to minimise the symptoms of the Poly-cystic Ovaries!
2007-02-13 08:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by anney 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, being over weight can contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome and increases your chances of getting type 2 diabetes/insulin resistance. Your belly isn't big because of your insulin resistance, but having a big belly increases your chances (a lot) of getting it. I hate my fat belly - sit ups help when you remember to do them!
For all of the above loosing weight could help, and it's always good to be at a good weight anyway, as I'm sure you know. Different diets etc. work for different people because we're all motivated by different things. You could see if your dr will refeer you to a dietition who could help get you started.
Good luck xx
2007-02-13 12:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Cathy :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5% of all women. It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility. The principal features are weight problems, lack of regular ovulation and/or menstruation, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly among women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS. Medical treatment of PCOS is tailored to the patient's goals. Broadly, these may be considered under four categories: Lowering of insulin levels Restoration of fertility Treatment of hirsutism or acne Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
2016-05-23 22:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically a good diet for a diabetic (insulin resistance ~ type 2 DBM) is a good diet for anyone.
Should be based on obviously avoidance of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates, and consumption of vegetables, fruit and complex carbohydrate. Low fat, high fibre.
Moderate exercise will help with weight loss.
Sorry no magic solution.
You may consider use of ground cumin - there is some evidence this may help. But suggest more basic measures first.
You are sensible to want to control condition with diet and lifestyle modification. Best of luck.
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2016-05-03 03:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women with polycystic ovaries can be controlled with a diabetic diet and oral diabetic agent. They can even get pregnant on it.
2007-02-11 10:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
www.soulcysters.com
thats a good website for this cond I have this too and I find protein is good for it but just healthy loosing the weight is gonna be hard but Im loosing mine thru slimming world
2007-02-11 08:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Country Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcar provider I agree with the previous answers. Additionally, I usually put my patients on Metformin. See you provider.
2007-02-11 13:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Cut out the dairy products... right now.
http://www.notmilk.com/d.html
http://www.notmilk.com/tudrmac.html
http://www.rense.com/general63/ddia.htm
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/6_26_99/fob2.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002448.htm
http://www.strongbones.org/
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v59/n3/abs/1602086a.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15910636&dopt=Abstract
2007-02-11 15:11:36 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋