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I have an appointment with a nutritionist. i want to ask for a diet specifically for those with pcos. is there such a thing? i just got diagnosed with pcos and have tried everything to lose weight. what should i ask for?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

https://www.healthline.com/health/pcos-diet#foods-to-avoid Would also discuss PCOS with endocrinologist and ask about metformin which is used in diabetes but also in PCOS to control insulin resistance and with a low calorie diet can promote weight loss. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20597621/ https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/treatments/relieve#

Answered 7/20/2022

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