Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Diabetic exchanges

Question:

Hi, all Looks like I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a disease which is controlled in part by limiting carbs.  Instead of counting carbs, my doc would like me to use a diabetic exchange list to keep control.  She told me not to worry about fats, veggies and meats, so, obviously I would still basically be watching the carbs. I would be allowed 7-8 exchanges each day, or, about 105-120 carbs, however, I am wondering if that isn’t way too much. Another difference is that diabetic exchanges allow me to eat nuts w/o counting them.  Is this because the exchanges take into account fiber and fat?  How are these exchange values determined? There are 2 convinience issues here.  If I use exchanges, I will be allowed to eat much more permissively.  If I use carbs, it will be more restrictive, but it will also be much easier to calculate what I have consumed when I am out to eat etc. What do you all think?  How many carbs/exchanges do you all eat each day?  Is anyone else even DOING exchanges?  How important is it that I follow her instructions to the letter, as opposed to taking it upon myself to modify my method?  I have read only parts of  PP and CAD so far.  Looks like PP considers fiber as a factor.  Is PP basically like an exchange diet?  BTW,  I am not diabetic, but my sister, maternal grandpa , and paternal aunt all are. Feedback would be like gold to me. TIA Anja

Response:

I also have Polycystic Ovarian Disease.  Since I started low-carbing (about a year ago), my symptons have dramatically disappeared.  I count the carbs, and don’t use exchanges.  I also don’t have much trouble with my diabetes since I’ve started this.  I try to stay below 20 carbs/day to minimize the ovarian disease symptons.  It’s worked well for me. Christi 350/195/160 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, all Looks like I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a disease which is controlled in part by limiting carbs.  Instead of counting carbs, my doc would like me to use a diabetic exchange list to keep control.  She told me not to worry about fats, veggies and meats, so, obviously I would still basically be watching the carbs.

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