Does PCOS Cause Insulin Resistance?
PCOS causes insulin resistance.
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PCOS is the MOST common endocrine disorder among reproductive age group women and it leads to insulin resistance if left untreated.
Insulin is a hormone, produced by Beta cells of Pancreas and NOT responded quickly on high glucose level when resistance develops.
Consistently high levels of blood glucose can lead to diabetes (Type 2). Therefore, PCOS is now recognized as risk factor of future diabetes.
It is recommended to check FASTING blood glucose level periodically when a woman develops PCOS. Diet control and regular exercise are MAINSTAY of treatment to prevent insulin resistance.
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Normal. Don't be worried.
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Elevated level of serum Insulin is called Hyperinsulinemia. Alone, it is NOT diabetes when your all other parameters are NORMAL. Stress factor may be the underlying cause.
Hyperinsulinemia is most often caused by insulin resistance and leads to diabetes. It is recommended to check blood glucose and A1C level periodically.
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No insulin resistance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
No, there is nothing to worry about insulin resistance as your blood glucose and A1C level are NORMAL.
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Dr S Patra