PCOS-DIET Messages for June, 2001: Re: I need some advice about PCOS

Re: I need some advice about PCOS

From: Joni (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:52:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 25 Jun 2001, Jasmin wrote: >
>-----Yep, the sugar and carb cravings go along with messed up insulin
>levels. What happens if you eat something highly processed or with
>sugar in it is that it causes your blood sugar to spike, so a lot of
>insulin is produced(even more if you have pcos and are insulin
>resistant) and then causes the blood sugar to drop dramatically. When
>your blood sugar drops that fast, your brain Needs a quick fix, so your
>body craves sugar and processed carbs. Its a horrible vicious cycle.
>But most people find that if they can get past the first couple days of
>not eating sugar or highly processed carbs like pasta, bread, etc. the
>sugar and carb cravings go away, and you have much more energy. Check
>out the Zone or The Insulin Resistance Diet for tips on how to manage
>your diet so that the insulin is under control, but you still get to eat
>some carbs.
>
>good luck
>
>--
>Jasmin
>
>At Mon, 25 Jun 2001, Jennifer wrote:
>>
>>I have been diagnosed by my doctor with PCOS and she has put me on a
>>weight loss program, plus Meridia. I want to know if I eat sugary foods
>>will that increase my insulin level or keep it high? Is PCOS completely
>>fixable or will I have to fight this for the rest of my life? What are
>>some dieting tips I can use on the proper foods to eat and the improper
>>ones that will help me with this problem? I feel like I am addicted to
>>sweets and my skin will crawl if I dont get sweets every day or two
>>days. Is this sudden addiction to sweets due to my insulin level being
>>up?
>>If anyone can help me with these questions I would appriciate it.
>>
>>--
>>Thank You,
>>Jennifer
>>

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Where do I find more information on these diets?

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