PCOS-DIET Messages for February, 2001: Re: will low carbs alone work? How low to go?

Re: will low carbs alone work? How low to go?

From: laurie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 20:16:50 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 4 Feb 2001, Jo-Nita wrote: >
>At Sun, 4 Feb 2001, laurie wrote:
>>
>>Has anyone had results from low carbs alone, without medications?? By
>>results, I mean resumption of periods and or decrease facial hair? How
>>restricted on carbs do you need to be and what does this kind of diet
>>really do to your cholesterol level. I have read many of the books
>>suggested and am still confused.
>>
>>--
>>Laurie
>>
>Funny you asked!! I'll find out Friday how much low carbing alone has
>affected my Insulin Resistance. I was diagnosed in November with PCOS
>and Insulin Resistance. My RE put me on 100 mg of Spiro a day ( for
>facial haior problem) and decided to let me try a low carb diet for 3

Thanks, you give me hope. I am having labs drawn on Weds, to check cholesterol levels, 2 hour pp glucose and insulin. My fasting insulin was OK previously. I am having to lead my MD by the hand, but he is working with me. I would love to hear how your check up goes and what your further plans are!! You can e-mail me, I could not figure out your address. >months, before starting Met, just to see how much diet alone could do. I
>have lost 45 pounds (only 20 more to go!!) and feel sooo much better.
>Let me know if you want more info from me after my appointment on
>Friday. Have you had your insulin levels tested? You are welcome to
>e-mail me if you'd like more info. Guess I'll know a lot more at the
>end of the week.
>
>--
>Take Care, Jo-Nita Dx 11/10/00 PCOS & IR
>

--
Laurie

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