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Could you tell me what are effects of insulin resistance in pcos?
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Most have it!: Insulin resistance is a cause for pcos. Most women with Insulin resistant pcos also have hirsutism (extra facial hair/body hair). The long term consequence is the development of type 2 diabetes. It is part of at broader issue: metabolic syndrome. Insulin is both anabolic, but also inflammatory. Eating much less starch and sugar is key. Treatment with metformin will help.
Answered 10/27/2017
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