The Impact of Obesity on the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Nadira S KakolyArul EarnestHelena J TeedeLisa J MoranAnju E Joham

Published in: Diabetes care (2019)

Women with PCOS are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, irrespective of age and BMI. The incidence of type 2 diabetes increases substantially with increasing obesity; yet, PCOS adds a greater relative risk in lean women. Based on the overall moderate absolute clinical risk demonstrated here, guideline recommendations suggest type 2 diabetes screening every 1-3 years in all women with PCOS, across BMI categories and age ranges, with frequency influenced by additional type 2 diabetes risk factors.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
insulin resistance
risk factors
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
adipose tissue
weight gain
skeletal muscle
body mass index
cardiovascular disease
weight loss
clinical practice
bone mineral density