I'm doing low GI foods because PCOS appears to be caused by the production of too much insulin in the body. Foods that have a low glucose index will not cause the body to fire off so much insulin, so they really help to regulate the body. I have not been diagnosed with IR, so I do not know much about the diet nor how it differs from GI.
Going exclusively "low-carb" is not always necessary, because some carbs are excellent for you in moderation (such as stone ground whole wheat, thick cut old fashioned oatmeal, any "whole" grain). They will not add bulk (as long as you eat them in moderation), and will serve your body so many benefits... including mopping up our excess insulin. I really recommend looking into the G.I. diet. Not to sound like an infomercial, but Rick Gallop's book "Living the G.I. Diet" is awesome.
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Meghan (25)
PCOS & Hypothyroidism, no B/C since '05
Meds: Metformin, Levothyroxine, Prenatals
Oct/Nov: Clomid 50 mg + Preseed=BFN
Nov/Dec: Clomid 50 mg + Preseed, HSG and S/A= in progress
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