Those of us with PCOS are especially prone to developing pre-diabetes so we need to try and avoid surges in blood sugar and insulin levels. Reversible pre-diabetes is diagnosed when glucose and insulin levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough for type 2 diabetes. If neglected, pre-diabetes can develop into the type 2 variety, which is irreversible in most cases and may need to be managed by daily injections of insulin.
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It’s important to avoid bloodstream spikes because they can create stress on arteries over time and may lead to heart disease as well as paving the way for type 2 diabetes. The latter disorder is a severely increased risk factor for kidney disease, blindness and the need for amputation.
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Learning which foods are low on Glycemic Load (GL) is a useful aid because the lower a GL rating, the slower the glucose from the food enters the bloodstream, preventing spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. You can print off a comprehensive GL table from our PCOS website by clicking on What’s the Difference Between Glycemic Load (GL) and and Glycemic Index (GI)? Keep it handy for future reference.
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Kiwifruit has a low GL rating of 4, for example. It’s sweet and can offer the fresh fruit taste that many crave, yet delivers just a fraction of the sugar of other sweet-tasting fruits.
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For much more information about PCOS and pre-diabetes and how you can better manage or even reverse the symptoms of both conditions, visit our web site by clicking on:
www.pcos.insulitelabs.com or www.pre-diabetes.insulitelabs.com
If you have a pressing PCOS or pre-diabetes issue, our web site can show you how to contact our Consulting & Advisory Teams for a free consultation.
Next Steps
- Take the PCOS Quiz!  Get your score and assess your hormone health risks.
- Join our Facebook Sisterhood Group Pose your questions to this group of like-minded women. Get the answers to your questions and the support you need.
- Checkout the Hormone Reset. Guided Practices to eliminate anxiety, lose weight and boost energy.
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