Can PCOS cause Diabetes? Important facts Indian women with PCOS must know!

Verified by Dr. Vaishali Sakpal Rane (MBBS, DGO Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have long been thought to be related. If you have PCOS you must have had a thought that can PCOS cause diabetes in later years of your life? Experts are beginning to think that these two issues are connected. A woman with PCOS has endocrine system disruption and an increase in androgen, often known as male hormone. Particularly insulin resistance is thought to contribute to the development of PCOS. High quantities of insulin are generated by the pancreas as a result of insulin resistance by the insulin receptors.

When the body's cells start to reject insulin, when an excessive quantity of insulin is produced, or when both occur, type 2 diabetes develops. Physical activity and a healthy diet may usually prevent or control type 2 diabetes, however evidence indicates that PCOS is an influential independent risk factor for acquiring diabetes. In actuality, women who develop PCOS as young adults are more likely to develop diabetes and, perhaps deadly, cardiac issues in later life. Exercise also aids in reducing high blood sugar levels and makes cells more responsive to insulin since it helps maintain a healthy weight. Both patients with diabetes and PCOS can benefit from the body's improved ability to utilise insulin.

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Exercise on a regular basis is essential for maintaining bodily health, particularly while battling obesity and type 2 diabetes. It has also been demonstrated to be effective in treating PCOS symptoms. For instance, birth control medications are also used to treat PCOS in female patients. In certain circumstances, birth control tablets might help clean acne and manage menstruation. Some birth control tablets have the potential to raise blood glucose levels, which is problematic for diabetics.

Consult your doctor about the best treatment choices for your specific case if you suffer from PCOS or diabetes. You can better control your health by making certain dietary and pharmacological modifications.