Does polycystic ovary syndrome cause diabetes?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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5+ Yrs

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Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant, their bodies can make insulin but can't use it effectively, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes

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Answered 24/07/2025

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