How To Correctly Test For Insulin Resistance In PCOS

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You have PCOS – or suspect you do – this article is essential reading.

You’ve got the signs and symptoms, like trouble losing weight (although you can gain it by simply looking sideways at a bun or cake), PCOS and infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, tiredness and mood swings are as significant as the immense tidal rivers in far north Australia.

But you’ve been told your blood sugar levels are “within normal limits.”

But are they?

More often than not, the correct tests have not been performed. I see this again and again. PCOS cysters are told their results are ‘normal’ and there is no need to worry. The problem is that this is not what the research shows.

Let’s look at how to correctly test for insulin resistance in PCOS. For those of you who prefer to digest your content in written form, there is a transcription below. It’s been edited slightly for an easier read.

“Hi, this is Dr. Rebecca Harwin for ConquerYourPCOSNaturally.com.

I wanted to discuss today how to accurately assess insulin resistance in PCOS. It’s often missed because only glucose levels are tested, and these can come back within acceptable limits.

If we don’t know that you have insulin resistance, we won’t address this condition correctly. This means you’re more likely to suffer from infertility, weight gain, trouble losing weight, acne, excessive hair growth, and also be at increased risk of diseases related to insulin resistance, like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Today, I would like to discuss how to accurately assess insulin resistance and why this is so crucial.

When you consume sugar through your diet, your body processes it. We need to keep our blood sugar levels within a very fine range. When we have too much sugar, insulin increases, ensuring that blood glucose is safely transported into our cells, where it won’t cause any damage.

When we take only a blood glucose test, we don’t see how much insulin is being produced. We may see that this blood sugar level is within what’s called a normal range, but that could be because insulin is increased in its presence, trying to take this glucose into our body.

What we need to do is take a 2 or 3-hour glucose tolerance test, including insulin, at fasting, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes and also 180 minutes if it’s a 3-hour test. This way, we can see how your blood sugar and insulin levels are working together, and whether they are too high or not.

I recommend that you consult with your doctor or healthcare professional to determine the appropriate tests, so we can identify the best steps to address your health concerns.

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Thanks!

From PCOS to perfect health, with love,

Dr. Rebecca Harwin
The PCOS Expert
Chiropractor & Bestselling Author of
Conquer Your PCOS Naturally
www.ConquerYourPCOSNaturally.com

P.S. There are some excellent supplements to help you improve your insulin sensitivity, like Gymnema sylvestre, magnesium, chromium, zinc and biotin.

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