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Is hypoglycemia related to pcos?
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No: Though some people with pcos may have postprandial low blood sugars if they have prediabetes.
Answered 10/22/2012
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Possibly: Pcos is caused by high estrogen (e2)combined with high Insulin which then transforms e2 into testosterone. Excess carbs can elevate both Insulin (via stimulation of pancreas) and e2 (via competitive inhibition of glucoronidase enzyme) excess carbs also contribute to hypoglycemia a low carb diet reduces both Insulin & e2 thus positively impacting this metabolic disease & also helping low bs.
Answered 6/25/2014
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