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Re: I need some advice about PCOSFrom: Joni (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:52:48 -0500 (CDT)
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 >>
-- Where do I find more information on these diets?
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