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The PMOS Lab Test Your Doctor Might Not Order: Fasting Insulin and HOMA-IR
Why fasting insulin and HOMA-IR matter in PMOS (PCOS): how high insulin drives androgens, irregular cycles, cravings, and energy crashes, and why I recommend testing even when glucose looks normal.
You Can Improve Insulin Resistance Without Focusing on Weight
Weight isn’t the only way to improve insulin resistance. A dietitian explains how movement, sleep, stress, regular meals, fiber, protein, and medication help, even when the scale doesn’t change.
Making Sense of Your PMOS Labs
Newly diagnosed with PMOS (formerly PCOS)? A dietitian explains what each lab is for, from testosterone and AMH to fasting insulin, and what to ask your doctor.