Need help with newly-dx pre-DM/PCOS

March 9, 2011

Dear Colleagues,

I have very little experience with DM, and none with PCOS, and am hoping

for some insights, resources, and direction.

My 30-year-old niece is Korean; adopted and raised in the U.S. midwest.

She has just emailed me asking for help. Here is her concern:

" My doctor advised me to consult with a nutritionist b/c I've been asked

to lose about 15-20 pounds in the next 6 months b/c she said I am

showing signs of pre-diabetes. Besides telling me to cut back on the

" bad " carbs and sweets, I don't really know where to start. I am

obviously getting more serious about my exercise program.

" Another important thing to mention is that I was also diagnosed with

polycystic ovarian syndrome. This presents other issues, but it goes

hand in hand with the pre-diabetes it sounds like.

" Do you have suggestions for how many calories I should be taking in?

How to fill up and not feel like I'm depriving myself, etc? I'm

embarrassed to share my stats, but I will if that helps. I'm 5'1 and 150

pounds. Two years ago I was 133 pounds, so I've definitely gained quite

a bit in a short amount of time which I'm not happy about. For me, 133

is a good place for me and my body. I don't think I could be a 110-120

pounds to be honest with my body shape. "

Colleagues, I agree with her that around 130 pounds is probably about

right. Though not tall, she is quite muscular, with large bones and body

frame.

However, in view of dx'd PCOS, I do not know how/where to direct her.

Does anyone know if Monika Woolsey has patient ed materials available?

Any guidance, re pre-diabetes and/or PCOS would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

ne

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