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PCOS - weight gain causes?
I have PCOS and I always wonder why women with this illness gain weight. I've done my research on the web and found that some sites blame high levels of DHEA-S and others blame Insulin Resistance.
Which one is it? Right now I do have really high levels of DHEA-S but my glucose is within the normal low end of the reference range ..meaning its normal, so I don't really suffer from Insulin resistance. So I wonder if I can experience the weight gain from the DHEA-S being high rather than the Insulin that is mostly associated with weight gain in PCOS.
Help?
Which one is it? Right now I do have really high levels of DHEA-S but my glucose is within the normal low end of the reference range ..meaning its normal, so I don't really suffer from Insulin resistance. So I wonder if I can experience the weight gain from the DHEA-S being high rather than the Insulin that is mostly associated with weight gain in PCOS.
Help?
So far, all of my blood tests come back normal for sugar.
The way I understand it, the weight gain comes first. Anyone (not just PCOS sufferers) with a large waistline is at risk for developing insulin resistance. This is why Type II Diabetes has become more common. Other factors contributing to insulin resistance are what we've always been warned of: sedentary lifestyle, high fat diet, lack of exercise, etc.
So, as long as we carry this excess weight (for whatever reason is behind it) I think it's important to fight insulin resistance by eating healthier and doing everything we're supposed to do to lead a healthy lifestyle.
I am not insulin resistant, but when I did change my diet (did not go on a diet, just changed it) and started to get more active, I lost 10 lbs.
Unfortunately, I don't know anything about DHEA-S. I have not heard of it, and I am definately no expert. I just offer my little knowledge of insulin resistance and my personal experience.
Angel.
The way I understand it, the weight gain comes first. Anyone (not just PCOS sufferers) with a large waistline is at risk for developing insulin resistance. This is why Type II Diabetes has become more common. Other factors contributing to insulin resistance are what we've always been warned of: sedentary lifestyle, high fat diet, lack of exercise, etc.
So, as long as we carry this excess weight (for whatever reason is behind it) I think it's important to fight insulin resistance by eating healthier and doing everything we're supposed to do to lead a healthy lifestyle.
I am not insulin resistant, but when I did change my diet (did not go on a diet, just changed it) and started to get more active, I lost 10 lbs.
Unfortunately, I don't know anything about DHEA-S. I have not heard of it, and I am definately no expert. I just offer my little knowledge of insulin resistance and my personal experience.
Angel.
Well I'm inslin resistance and as so as i got that under control my weight has dropped back down over 30 pounds and still dropping.
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