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<blockquote data-quote="ma5on" data-source="post: 71661" data-attributes="member: 13825"><p>Hi Julia08</p><p></p><p>I was also diagnosed with PCOS but my diabetes consultant at the time wasn't that bothered saying conrolling my diabetes was more important......since that - nothing! I had been taking the pill up until a month ago so my symptoms were under control and I guess the lazy part of me was happy to let things lie and see how I got on.</p><p></p><p>I do know that Metformin is offered to PCOS sufferers as this helps increase Insulin sensitivity, and can also be taken alongside Insulin with Type 1's. Might be worth running tthis by your doc/consultant?</p><p></p><p>Also read that reducing (although not necessarily formal 'low carbing') carbs can help the PCOS (as well as the diabetes - bonus, like BOGOF!) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Sometimes just cutting out the refined stuff like whitw flour, pasta etc really helps as thw insulin actually works with the food you eat, not trying to manage massive spikes and resistance as well......Just a thought...Also exercise will increase insulin sensitivity (and make you feel happier!)</p><p></p><p>The background retinopathy does suggest some form of diabetes (although I am NOT an expert!), however, studies again show that this can be slowed, or even reversed once everything is in check....</p><p></p><p>I would definitely see your doctor/consultant and try and push this forward - they have a duty of care to you but sometimes only really act when we kick them full pelt up the a55!!!</p><p></p><p>This website has a LOT of info...</p><p><a href="http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>Hopefully they can give you some answers!!!</p><p></p><p>Good luck though and let us know how you get on.....</p><p></p><p>Ma5on xxx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ma5on, post: 71661, member: 13825"] Hi Julia08 I was also diagnosed with PCOS but my diabetes consultant at the time wasn't that bothered saying conrolling my diabetes was more important......since that - nothing! I had been taking the pill up until a month ago so my symptoms were under control and I guess the lazy part of me was happy to let things lie and see how I got on. I do know that Metformin is offered to PCOS sufferers as this helps increase Insulin sensitivity, and can also be taken alongside Insulin with Type 1's. Might be worth running tthis by your doc/consultant? Also read that reducing (although not necessarily formal 'low carbing') carbs can help the PCOS (as well as the diabetes - bonus, like BOGOF!) :D Sometimes just cutting out the refined stuff like whitw flour, pasta etc really helps as thw insulin actually works with the food you eat, not trying to manage massive spikes and resistance as well......Just a thought...Also exercise will increase insulin sensitivity (and make you feel happier!) The background retinopathy does suggest some form of diabetes (although I am NOT an expert!), however, studies again show that this can be slowed, or even reversed once everything is in check.... I would definitely see your doctor/consultant and try and push this forward - they have a duty of care to you but sometimes only really act when we kick them full pelt up the a55!!! This website has a LOT of info... [url=http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/]http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/[/url] Hopefully they can give you some answers!!! Good luck though and let us know how you get on..... Ma5on xxx [/QUOTE]
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