Is the south beach diet a good alternative to taking metformin for pcos?

Excellent diet: The South Beach Diet is an excellent diet for all patients but especially those with heart disease and/or diabetes/glucose intolerance. Its focus is on eating a low glycemic diet, emphasizing the right carbs - not just low or reduced carbs. Additionally healthy snacking is an essential part of the diet. I have recommended this diet with great success.

It's a : Really differet alternative, almost comparing 'apples and oranges.' there's no harm trying south beach and seeing if it helps.

Not really: Any diet can be helpful w/pcos if you loss weight through diet and exercise. Metformin attacks the core problem of Insulin resistance and is much more effective. The best therapy is a combination of metformin and weight loss.