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Re: PCOS and Low Glycemic Diet
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 12:41:33 -0600 (CST)
My doctor advised me to mostly stick with foods rated lower than 50 on
the glycemic index, only eat sparingly or occassionaly things between 50
& 80, and never eat anything over 80 on the glycemic index. I feel a
hundred times better, I have more energy and have been happier.
At Thu, 16 Jan 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>Hi Philippa,
>I am new to these discussion boards, but thought I'd offer some info I
>have on diets and drugs. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 1/2 years
>ago, and my endo said the best things for me would be diet and exercise.
>I had a rough time of it about a year later, ended up with sciatica and
>depression, and this didn't help with eating healthy or exercising!
>However, in the spring I found an AMAZING doctor (Kim Kuhar, DO,
>Silverdale, PA which is north of Philadelphia). I was diagnosed with
>celiac disease (in addition to the PCOS). This helped to explain many
>of my problems. By eliminating all foods that had gluten, which is in
>wheat, rye, oats, and barley, I lost 30 pounds over the summer, easier
>than I have ever lost weight. I ate more fruit than I had ever eaten on
>a diet, and felt better than I had in years - maybe all my life. It's
>unusual to be overweight with celiacs, but that's because of the PCOS.
>So I have become an extremely "annoying fussy eater" but have found that
>when my friends and family know that it's because of a medical
>condition, they are very supportive and helpful - they don't seem to
>find it annoying at all.
>
>My suggestion for a low-carb/moderate protein diet is the Protein Power
>Plan. I tried this several years ago, and lost 35 pounds (but gained it
>back when I started eating white foods again - bread, pasta, pizza,
>potatoes, etc.) It's designed for people with IR. Once you lose the
>weight, you then figure out how to maintain - in other words, how many
>carbs your body can handle without gaining weight. (That concept is
>similar to the Atkins diet, but that one is too extreme and maybe
>dangerous for some people.) I strongly recommend that you look for the
>Protein Power Plan book.
>
>Suggestions for lunch: take a salad with protein in it - turkey,
>chicken, cheese. That's what I eat almost every day. I make it more
>interesting by varying the leafy greens that I put in the salad, and the
>dressings - but watch out for ones with added sugar. I also use carrots
>for dipping at parties, etc - such as carrots and hummus or spinach dip.
>
>Finally, I took metformin after being diagnosed with PCOS. My endo
>wasn't thrilled with the idea, but let me try it. I lost 10 pounds from
>taking it for 2 months, but I had hot flashes and diarrhea, and she
>thought my blood sugar was probably dipping too low on that. It wasn't
>good for me, but I know it's been great for many people.
>
>Good luck! Sorry for the lengthy response.
>
>At Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Philippa wrote:
>>
>>Hello,
>>
>>I am 22 years old and have recently been diagnosed with PCOS and am on
>>my thrid day of taking Metformin (1 x 500mg a day for first 10 days).
>>Not only this but my doctor has advised me to go on a Low Glycemic diet
>>and take regular exercise to lose weight. I am not greatly overweight
>>(maybe about 7/10lbs), and was wondering if I will still manage to lose
>>weight considering that I don't eat unhealthily and exercise at the
>>moment anyway? Will this Metformin cause me to lose weight?
>>
>>Also I am a little confused about the low glycemic diet, as the index
>>does not say how much of low G.I I should eat, and if I need to cut out
>>high G.I altogether, i.e sugar in foods? I rarely eat chocolate or
>>crisps but it is things like bread/pastry products which I do like to
>>eat, so am finding it difficult to choose food for work considering most
>>on offer are sandwiches?!
>>
>>I would be ever so grateful for any advice anyone has to give! Even
>>practical ideas as how I can deal with this socially, because I would
>>hate to become an annoying fussy eater!
>>
>>many thanks
>>
>>--
>>Philippa
>>
>>--
>>Philippa
>>
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