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Re: cently Diagnosed- Seeking Lifestyle Reccomendations
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 12:02:26 -0500 (CDT)
Start with a good endocrinologist, get treatment (like Metformin) for
the IR, and low carb diets do seem to work for us - they keep insulin
levels lower and symptoms better.
At Tue, 16 Jul 2002, anonymous wrote:
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>I am 21 y.o and have suffered with irregular periods, hirsutism, acne
>and hormonal migraines(and mood swings)since I began menstruating. I
>was recently diagnosed with PCOS, although I was told my case is mild, I
>still suffer from the symptoms and find they affect the way I would like
>to be living life at this age.
>I was not made aware upon diagnosis of the link to insulin resistance
>and diabetes, and have only realised this through my own research. My
>parents both have a strong history of mature onset diabetes, and I am
>realising that I am going to have to make some drastic lifestyle changes
>if I am to have my best chance at being as healthy as possible as I
>mature.
>I am not overweight, but have begun to feel very sluggish, with my
>weight fluctuating dramatically.I have been on the pill for years and
>after an ill decided break am about to go back onto Dianne for
>management of my symptoms. I tend to gain a fair bit of weight on the
>pill and am hoping to start making changes to try and combat this. I
>have had a look at Atkins, and the Zone, but am wary of fad diets. Can
>anyone reccommend a plan of attack? I am not sure how to approach this
>and appreciate hearing how others have dealt with it.
>Thanks
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