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I have pcos and i am insulin resistant and i am trying to loose all my weight again. how can i do that quickly?

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sometimes: Insulin sensitizers like metformin can be helpful. I would caution that it is unlikely to be "quickly".

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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