How doesPCOS cause Diabetes?
Up to 40% of women with PCOS can develop prediabetes or diabetes.
More than half of women with PCOS develop type 2 diabetes by age 40. Insulin resistance is a main cause of PCOS, where the body cells do not respond effectively to insulin.
Symptoms of PCOS with diabetes
- Increased thirst
- Increased hunger
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Frequent urination
Managing PCOS and diabetes
- A healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition
- Regular exercise
- Consume low glycemic index food
- Quality sleep
- Meditation
