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Does polycystic ovary syndrome cause diabetes?

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Does polycystic ovary syndrome cause diabetes?

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

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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