Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

Weight loss with pcos, hysterectomy and insulin resistance?

I know someone who has had a difficult time losing weight due to PCOS, Hysterectomy and Insulin resistance. She has been on Metifast Diet and just recently joined the gym. She is in her mid 40s. She has sometimes 2 meals at a time due to waking up later. She also just had elbow surgery so she is on this crazy schedule, unfortunately, that makes her wake up every 4 hours with energy and she can’t go back to sleep.

So if you were to have some suggestions…what would you suggest?

Tell her to get tested for diabetes. She’s a prime candidate for type 2. She should ask for an HbA1c test and it should be under 5.5%

The South Beach diet might help. Phase two is a good place to start, its not too severe and you can stick with it longer. Walking helps too, up to an hour per day.

Until she has healed from the surgery, she shouldn’t be worrying about losing weight. You can’t lose weight when you are under all that stress, because it makes your cortisol go up, which makes your body pack on fat.

Two meals at one time is a BIG mistake. It loads your body with carbs, and since she already has insulin resistance, she’s just making things worse. She needs to get on a normal schedule, eat better, get some exercise and GET TESTED for diabetes. I cannot stress that enough!

Good luck!

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on an insulin resistant diet what can you DRINK?

ok I know I asked about food but now about drinking

anyway, I am attempting to put together a diet because I have pcos and insulin resistance.

it’s gonna be tough.

what can I drink? other than water

water is very bland. obviously I can’t have sodas.

what about sugar free fruit juices? or juiceboxes?
what about bottles of water with crystal light or koolaid pouches? are those things ok?

I don’t have PCOS, so take this with a grain of salt. I’m a T2D, and I find that I can drink many of those things.

Crystal Lite packets, many of the flavored waters (Check the carb content, some are awful for you!), sobe LifeWater is pretty good, unsweet tea, flavored green teas (without the sugar, I use the single teabags), diet sodas. Ocean Spray has a diet Cranberry and CranGrape juice, these are the only juices I’ve tried, as they’re low carb. Most fruit juices have a ton of carbs and sugar, and so aren’t great for the insulin resistant.

Good luck.

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Is your face skinner after consuming sugar or carbs?

I don’t know if it allergies – cuz I have lots of food allergies, pcos, insulin resistance. But normally my face is full, but after consuming sugar and carbs, my face becomes skinner/thin, a little pressure in forehead and I sort of don’t feel normal. Does this happen to u to?

uhm i don’t have any food allergies or any reactions to the food i eat. ha that’s funny. no my face is always pretty normal.

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What should I eat if I have PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Hypothyroidism and Wheat Intolerance?!!?

I have had Hypothyroidism for the past five years, diagnosed with PCOS and IR two years ago, and was just diagnosed with a Wheat Intolerance about nine months ago. I am having a hard time finding foods to eat that don’t negatively affect my body! For example, I know certain fruits and veggies are bad for my PCOS, others are bad for my thyroid disorder. Obviously I have to avoid all food with wheat, but I don’t know if Gluten-Free breads and pastas are ok to have with my Insulin Resistance. Anyone have any suggestions?

Make an appointment with a Dietitian and bring along a list of your ailments and what kind of medicine you are taking.

I am amazed your Dr. hasn’t set up such an appointment right away.

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Any women with PCOS- taking Metformin also for insulin resistance?

I would like to hear some feedback from any women who are taking Metformin or who have taking it. I have just been diagnosed with PCOS and my doctor would like to start me on Metformin and BC.

Do you get sick? has there been success? How does it make you feel?

Thank you now for your responses to this matter.

Hello! I also have PCOS and I am currently taking Metformin at a dose of 1500 per day. I was on BC before but my body didn’t take the treatment well. It’s usually ordered in order to at least help regulate our cycles. With Metformin, it’s usually ordered for PCOS women because of insulin resistance. Many PCOS women are insulin resistant and it is also the cause of many of our symptoms.

When I first started it, I had to go to the bathroom every now and then. It also made me feel so tired and lazy. But after a while, I have adjusted well to it. I take it after meals to minimize the GI effects. Now, I can’t live without it. If I don’t take it, my body would trigger me to eat and eat. It’s really not so bad especially if you start the dose low and gradually increase it to the desired dose. Perhaps your doctor will order the same thing. Hope this helps!

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