Here's a part of a link that I was just reading. To read the rest, go to the link. Good information on there.
Refined Carbohydrates Up Diabetes Risk
But Researchers Say Foods Like Bran Cereal and Oatmeal Can Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Health News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
Nov. 26, 2007 -- Eating the right kind of carbohydrates may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
Two new studies suggest that eating simple or refined carbohydrates with a high glycemic index -- like white bread and rice -- raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. But eating whole grains like bran cereal and oatmeal can lower that risk.
The glycemic index measures the effect of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Foods with a high glycemic index, such as simple carbohydrates, cause a rapid rise and then decline in blood sugar levels; those with a low glycemic index, including whole grains, are absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream and have a more gradual effect on blood sugar levels.
The studies, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, looked at the effects of carbohydrates on diabetes risk on two different groups of women.
Hi Sweetstar, Just read your story and it is pure inspiration! I have the same problems you mentioned in your story - excess hair, dark marks, irregular periods, etc. and it gives me hope to know that there is something that can be done about all of this. I feel like crying and laughing at the same time! I have just started out changing my lifestyle and diet and any help I can get with this would be much appreciated. Would it be possible for you to send me a link to your recipe blog as I am very interested and serious in making a positive change to my diet. I would send you a private message but as I have not made 30 post replies as yet I am unable to message you...
Talk about inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story and awesome job on all that you've done to turn your health around.
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I am new here too and the site won't let me send private messages yet. Would you mind sending me one with the link as well. Thanks so much, I am super interested in your diet and was just diagnosed a little over 5 months ago and I am slowly making changes. Still I want to make sure I am on the right track and could really use more recipies. Thanks again!
Here's an article that goes along with what I'm talking about and how I feel medication can just mask the symptoms of PCOS in some situations... .
Healthy Diet vs. Male Hormones in Your Body
One of the dominant characteristics of PCOS is the presence of excessively high levels of androgens, or male hormones. Testosterone is an androgen you've probably heard about.
High levels of androgens partially explain why you can't ovulate, and why you have disturbing symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome such as acne, hair loss and excessive facial and body hair (hirsutism). Excessive androgens are also associated with long term health problems such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Your doctor will typically prescribe birth control pills to birth control pills, which contain high doses of the feminizing hormones, estrogen and progesterone. You will still have high levels of androgen in your system, but the higher levels of estrogen and testosterone will mask the masculinizing effect of the androgens. While this can have some of the cosmetic effect you want, it does not address the underlying cause of high androgens, and it does not improve your health. But who wants to be on birth control pills year after year? And in any case, if you want to become pregnant, you'll have to stop the birth control pills anyway.
So is there anything else you can do besides take birth control pills? Fortunately, your lifestyle can improve your hormonal balance. Diet is a prime example.
Eastern Michigan University recently reviewed the role of diet on controlling androgen levels.
To help control androgens, they recommended a diet high in fiber, low in refined carbohydrates, low in trans and saturated fats, and higher in omega-3 and omega-9 fats. They also recommended consumption of anti-inflammatory compounds found in certain foods. These recommendations are especially beneficial for PCOS women who have an issue with weight, according to the article.
These dietary recommendations are very similar to the foods and recommended diet found in The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility by Dr. Nancy Dunne. If you're not familiar with a diet designed to help you normalize your hormones, this book is a good place to start.
I will start working on getting you gals the link. Make sure you keep me posted on your success from the Low GI diet, or otherwise!!!
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Doing Low GI diet as of Sept. 07. DX with PCOS in Sept 07' as well.
Started at a size 24, now a size 14. My waist was 44", now it's 32".
I am on no medication, just diet and exercise.
Thank you all for your support and information! I encourage all of you to do a Low Glycemic diet!
There's a book out, called the low glycemic revolution or something like that, that may have some more scoop on the specifics. The book that I am reading now is "A Patient's Guide to PCOS" by Dr. Walter Futterweit. Its got a lot of information about PCOS, Insulin Resistance (which is a precursor for Type II diabetes), etc.
Sweetstar, thank you very much for the recipe site. I am going to the grocery store tomorrow and will be sure to add stuff to my list.
Congrats on your success and your dedication to yourself. It's great to hear stories about people being proactive about their health after a diagnosis. Way to go!
What a fabulous story of determination and taking charge! You have a wonderful attitude, and I wish you nothing but continued success and great health!
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Very inspirational story - thanks for posting it!
I'm also working hard at changing habits, but for me the one I really need to work on is increasing my activity level. Luckily my schedule is now changing so I'm in a position to develop some new exercise habits! Thanks again for your story!
Congrats and thanks for sharing what works for you! I love that you told us your weight and size, I always like to 'guestimate' what size I will be at a certain weight by seeing other people with similar body shapes (and us pcoser's tend to have similar shapes)
Best of luck on your last 35 lbs!
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Weight Loss Progress 282/206/140 start/current/goal
