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Why is metformin prescribed for PCOS patients?
Why is metformin prescribed for PCOS patients?
Why is metformin prescribed for PCOS patients?
Research is suggestive that 50% of women with PCOS progress into having type2 diabetes. In order to prevent PCOS insulin is known to reduce insulin resistance, promote timely ovulation and also help in weight reduction. Hence metformin is prescribed by most of the doctors.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Related Questions
How does PCOS impact insulin levels and blood sugar?
PCOS can make a woman more prone to type 2 diabetes because of insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Is metformin insulin?
Yes, oral form.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How can diet cure insulin resistance permanently?
There is no permanent cure to insulin resistance. However, eating a low carbohydrate diet which has low glycemic index along with regular physical activity will keep insulin resistance at check.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Is it possible for a PCOS to prevent diabetes and thyroid?
Yes
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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