Is diet modification needed in addition to taking insulin-sensitizing medications?
The medications themselves may help, but lifestyle changes are beneficial. It is generally recommended that patients taking metformin or one of the glitazones reduce carbohydrate intake and increase exercise to aid in glucose metabolism and possible weight loss in those who are overweight. Seeking a consult with a registered dietician and beginning a structured exercise program are central to an effective therapeutic plan.
The medications themselves may help, but lifestyle changes are definitely necessary: • Never drink from plastic containers or cans. Always to drink from a glass container. • Never Eat with plastic cutlery or eat from plastic plates, bowls etc. • Never eat meals that have been microwaved in their plastic containers. • Eating small and often is much healthier for PCOS sufferers. Having six small meals each day, is much better than three larger meals. • Organic vegetables and fruit are better than ‘normal’ vegetables and fruit.. The reason is that as a PCOS sufferers you are very sensitive to chemicals because of your imbalance. • Food that contains chemicals are best avoided. • Avoid processed or prepacked foods, that contain preservatives and colourings. • Drink more hot drinks than cold drinks You will need to cut out the following types of foods: • Dairy Products [Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt] • Wheat’s [Bread, Pastries, Cakes] • Starches [Potatoes] • Eggs Look closely at the foods you are e
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