PCOS-DIET Messages for July, 2001: Re: Your Opinion?

Re: Your Opinion?

From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 03 Jul 2001 22:54:59 -0700

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Meridia and Metformin are very different drugs, for very different uses. Meridia, from what I understand, is purely a diet drug (appetite suppressant?). Metformin is an insulin sensitizer. It helps your body utilize the insulin you make better. The upside is that it also helps many PCOS symptoms, through the control of the insulin.

The food can get boring. I complain all the time. Everyone's tolerance is different. Mine is very low. Any fruit sets me out of whack. But, experiment and see what your body can handle. Go for the low-glycemic index foods first-- Those that take a long time to absorb into your body. Many books have explanations of this and tables (the Zone books, hypoglycemia books, sugar-busters, etc.).

Good luck. It takes a lot of work, but it is definitely worth it.

Renee

anonymous wrote: >
> Hi,
> I am new to the message board and have been reading some of the
> messages. I am on METFORMIN but am reading alot about MERIDIA is it
> better?
> I found that when I was diagnosed with PCOS I went all out and avoided
> ALL sweets and starches!!....Now that it has been a while I am having
> difficulty staying away from them. My Doctor has said that I will
> continue to lose the same amount of weight each month until I reach my
> goal and then I can go off the medication. But this doesn't make any
> sense to me....you?? Anyway, I was losing 20lbs. per month for the
> first 3 months that I stayed away from it all and now I am staying the
> same when I moderately eat the sweets and starches!
> I also find that I am getting bored eating the same things all the time.
> Does anyone have any suggestions for food alternatives? I'd also like to
> find out what fruits and vegetables I CAN eat without "cheating"?
> Any stories from those of you who are on the same or different
> medication would be great. Or your suggestions on getting rid of
> unwanted hair!!!
> Thank you and I look forward to hearing from ANYONE!!
>

-- Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS

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