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Insulin Resistance PCOS

amymhsnson8328
amymhsnson8328 Posts: 1 Member
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Is there plan for insulin resistance pcos? So I can lose weight.

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  • Jassyrose1984
    Jassyrose1984 Posts: 1 Member
    I'd love to know too
  • arcountrygirl_inar
    arcountrygirl_inar Posts: 1 Member
    Keto has helped in the past for me. My doctor told me to go off of it due to now having gout in both feet. It's rough.
  • herblovinmom
    herblovinmom Posts: 447 Member
    edited October 2023
    amymhsnson8328 wrote: »
    Is there plan for insulin resistance pcos? So I can lose weight.
    When I was insulin resistant with pcos symptoms I was advised by my endocrinologist to eat low carb low dairy low sugar and low calorie to lose weight and prevent getting pre diabetes. She also offered me weight loss medication, wegovy, which I refused.. I have since lost 65 pounds and have moved towards a more Mediterranean diet with 40%fat 30% carbs and 30% protein. I still eat low calories as I now burn less since losing weight and I still eat low dairy as I’m sensitive. I’m also gluten free but that was recommended for my Hashimotos not the other conditions I had which I no longer have. I’ve also switched over to naturopathic care to reverse the damage done from another medication I was put on, Metformin, which was actually helpful for my pcos but wrecked my gut the years I was on it. My naturopathic doc also recommends the Mediterranean diet, less processed foods more whole grains lots of produce and seafood and healthy fats. That’s where I’ve landed but I made changes along the way. It’s not the diet I started with but I think it’s sustainable for long term health. I hope you find a diet that helps you. Good luck.

  • MacLowCarbing
    MacLowCarbing Posts: 350 Member
    Low carb is generally the current recommendation.

    I stick to a very low carb/high fat diet (LCHF), similar to keto (5% carbs/25% protein/ 70% fat). My daughter has PCOS and my success has inspired her to try it, we have the same dr. who supports it. She does a bit higher carbs than me (like 20%? I forget).

    Keto is also good, carnivore, ketovore (stricter keto but not quite carnivore), paleo, low-carb Mediterranean, Atkins, modified Atkins... there are so many out there with mainly two things in common: They focus on whole, real foods instead off processed stuff, and they keep carbs under around 40% or less (or much less) of your diet. When you do eat carbs you stick to wholesome forms like veggies, fruits, whole grains, whole dairy, etc. and avoid refined carbs/added sugars/etc.

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