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Originally Posted by Mr.NorthSouth  I didn't mention that we're in a unique situation; we are Americans living out of the country (Oaxaca, Mexico). The resources that are available in the states just aren't available here. No endocrynologists, no counselors. Most of what you find in a low-carb cookbook can't be found here.
I am feeling like I need to do the legwork to come up with a plan that utilizes local resources; a plan unique to our situation. I know it has been frustrating for my wife to find local resources to deal with her PCOS. |
I am also American living in St Lucia. I have had struggles finding resources as well to deal with the situation. I do not follow "low carb" per se. I have decided to restrict the type of carbs that I intake. The only thing I can find easily here is fruit, but the types are seasonal. What I have done is incorporated more veggies, water, and fruit into my diet. It is difficult to find lean meats here at a reasonable price.
Is she motivated at all to help others? If so, maybe you could convince her to make it more publicly aware in that region of Mexico.
Have you tried discussing the health consequences that can arise from years of ignoring PCOS?
I have been motivated on an off over the last 15 years of dx. I had a surprise pg that ended in an ectopic tube rupture. At that point, I started doing more research. The fact that I had so much internal bleeding and emergency surgery due to the life-n-death situation really caused me to start researching more.