Research
Hormonal
Women with PCOS have an increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes regardless of age and BMI, necessitating routine glycaemic assessment.
If you have PCOS, you need to get your blood sugar checked regularly, even if you are thin. The condition itself raises your risk for diabetes, independent of your weight. Do not skip these tests because you feel healthy or look fit.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Healthcare professionals and women with PCOS should be aware that, regardless of age and BMI, women with PCOS have an increased risk of impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, and type 2 diabetes.
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The guideline assigns 'Strong recommendation' (❖❖❖❖) and 'High/Moderate' evidence quality (⊕⊕⊕◯/⊕⊕◯◯) to this assessment.
Source
Recommendations from the 2023 international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Helena Teede et al. · European Journal of Endocrinology · 2023
DOI 10.1093/ejendo/lvad096
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