189 citations
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
February 2026 in “Pediatrics in Review” A newborn with severe low blood sugar due to a genetic issue needed major surgery after standard treatments failed.
60 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Metformin lowers gremlin-1 and improves insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
286 citations
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January 2009 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Type 3C diabetes is a distinct condition needing more research and treatment strategies.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Polymenorrhoea should be included in PCOS diagnostic criteria due to similar metabolic issues.
January 2020 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Over half of the diabetes patients had skin issues, with fungal infections being most common.
August 2008 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder with both immediate and long-term health effects, including menstrual issues, infertility, and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
22 citations
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September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
4 citations
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June 2005 in “Andrology” A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “InnovAiT” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.
November 2004 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
January 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Hypoglycemia in diabetes needs quick treatment to prevent serious health issues.
11 citations
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November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
1947 citations
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September 1995 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder causing irregular periods and increased hair growth, linked to insulin resistance and long-term health issues.
20 citations
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November 1968 in “The Lancet” Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
December 2014 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.
October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Higher testosterone levels in Nigerian women with PCOS are linked to glucose disorders like diabetes.
January 2025 in “Human Reproduction Open”
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition causing fertility issues and other symptoms, with unclear causes and treatments focused on improving insulin sensitivity.
January 2014 in “Healthy aging research” Polycystic ovarian disease symptoms can continue after menopause, making diagnosis and management in older women challenging.
4 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
8 citations
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
44 citations
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March 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.