Greetings-
In early November I noticed that my hair was thinning on top. I could see my scalp. I’ve always had really thick hair and FREAKED OUT. When to primary care doctor who did some blood work and prescribed sprinolactone. all labs were thought to be in "normal range."
Went to my dermatologist who did more more blood word. Again, everything was "normal."
Went to Gyno who referred me to an Endo. On Thursday, he diagnosed me (after more labs) with PCOS. Pre-diabetic and insulin resistant. He prescribed Metformin. 500mg and said work up to 4 a day. To take a vitamin D supplement. See his assistant in three months.
In early November I noticed that my hair was thinning on top. I could see my scalp. I’ve always had really thick hair and FREAKED OUT. When to primary care doctor who did some blood work and prescribed sprinolactone. all labs were thought to be in "normal range."
Went to my dermatologist who did more more blood word. Again, everything was "normal."
Went to Gyno who referred me to an Endo. On Thursday, he diagnosed me (after more labs) with PCOS. Pre-diabetic and insulin resistant. He prescribed Metformin. 500mg and said work up to 4 a day. To take a vitamin D supplement. See his assistant in three months.
He never mentioned diet which in my subsequent research seems crucial. When I went to get the Met filled the pharmacist mentioned Low Glycemic diet.
My A1C – 5.8
Testosterone-44
Glucose-88
Insulin-16
Vitamin D-33
I want to make sure *I* am doing everything I can to manage this situation.
I’ve started eliminating carb’s. Any other thoughts/suggestions?
I was really too stunned and ignorant to ask questions at the time but now I wonder:
-Is insulin resistant related to hair loss
-Is being pre diabetic and insulin resistant the same thing?
-Do you have PCOS for ever?
-Where can I go to understand the lab report? What are the most important markers?
Thanks in advance!