HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

I M Insulin Resistant. Have PCOS. Looking For The Diet And Precaution To Be Taken

I was wondering how I should plan my diet. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and while I do not know if I m insulin resistant, I know that I should watch what I eat. I also would like to cut my chances of getting diabetes . Please help. Can you provide me with a basic menu or how to plan meals according to my diagnosis and prevention concerns?
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
hello and thank you for asking HCM,

You should avoid low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals which could increase insulin levels, so my suggestion is to consider a low-carbohydrate diet. Don't severely restrict carbohydrates; instead, choose complex carbohydrates, which are high in fiber. The more fiber in a food, the more slowly it's digested and the more slowly your blood sugar levels rise. High-fiber carbohydrates include whole-grain breads and cereals, whole-wheat pasta, bulgur, barley, brown rice, and beans. Limit less healthy, simple carbohydrates such as soda, excess fruit juice, cake, candy, ice cream, pies, cookies and doughnuts.
Try also to excercise because exercise helps lower blood sugar level which could prevent insulin resistance and help you keep your weight under control.


I hope this answer was helpful to you.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Diabetes mellitus type 2


Loading Online Doctors....
I M Insulin Resistant. Have PCOS. Looking For The Diet And Precaution To Be Taken

hello and thank you for asking HCM, You should avoid low-fat, high-carbohydrate meals which could increase insulin levels, so my suggestion is to consider a low-carbohydrate diet. Don t severely restrict carbohydrates; instead, choose complex carbohydrates, which are high in fiber. The more fiber in a food, the more slowly it s digested and the more slowly your blood sugar levels rise. High-fiber carbohydrates include whole-grain breads and cereals, whole-wheat pasta, bulgur, barley, brown rice, and beans. Limit less healthy, simple carbohydrates such as soda, excess fruit juice, cake, candy, ice cream, pies, cookies and doughnuts. Try also to excercise because exercise helps lower blood sugar level which could prevent insulin resistance and help you keep your weight under control. I hope this answer was helpful to you.